It's in the eye of the beholder Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 24, 2016 · 42-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between May 2000 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 24, 2016 · 42-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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