What surrounds the pupil Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 2, 2020 · 36-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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