Knewit #57 · October 10, 2026
Which object do these five clues point to?
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The clues
- CLUE 1Sholes and Glidden
- CLUE 2Platen
- CLUE 3Ink ribbon
- CLUE 4Mechanical keys
- CLUE 5Typed manuscript
The answer
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Typewriter
- Sholes and Glidden
The Sholes and Glidden of the 1870s was the first commercially successful typewriter.
- Platen
The platen is the roller that holds the paper against the striking type.
- Ink ribbon
The keys strike an inked ribbon to mark paper.
- Mechanical keys
Traditional typewriters use mechanical keys linked to typebars.
- Typed manuscript
Typewriters produce manuscripts directly on paper.
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