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Colored part of the eye – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Colored part of the eye” is IRIS (4 letters) or UVEA (4 letters). Most recently IRIS, in the NYT Mini on July 25, 2021.
What IRIS means
- nounplants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
- nounmuscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
- noundiaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2021 | NYT Mini 6A | IRIS |
| January 23, 2018 | NYT Mini 5D | IRIS |
| April 14, 2015 | NYT Mini 5D | IRIS |
| December 2, 2014 | NYT Mini 8A | UVEA |
Other clues for IRIS
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Colored part of the eye”?
IRIS (4 letters) or UVEA (4 letters). Most recently IRIS, on July 25, 2021 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Colored part of the eye”?
4 letters, starting with I (I___).