Part of the eye that shares its name with a rainbow goddess Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 1, 2024 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 1, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 1, 2024 · 18-Across · 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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