Constriction of the pupils Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 5, 2025 · 20-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 5, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 5, 2025 · 20-Down · 6 letters
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reflex contraction of the sphincter muscle of the iris in response to a bright light (or certain drugs) causing the pupil to become smaller
noun
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