It controls the amount of light admitted Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 17, 2012 · 21-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords in August 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 17, 2012 · 21-Down · 4 letters
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muscular 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
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 17, 2012.FSTOP5 lettersanswer page
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