Pupil : aperture :: ___ : diaphragm Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, February 27, 2025 · 10-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 27, 2025 · 10-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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