Device featured in Newton's "Opticks" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 2, 2025 · 32-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 2, 2025 · 32-Down · 5 letters
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optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image
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