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Crossword Clue: Part of the eye

Here's the answer to the Part of the eye crossword clue, with an explanation and where it has appeared.

About the answer: IRIS

Iris means "rainbow" in Greek and was the name of a messenger goddess, which is why it labels both the colored ring of the eye and a vividly hued flower. Its symmetry and vowels make it a versatile grid filler.

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