“Constriction of the pupils” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MIOSIS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Constriction of the pupils”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 5, 2025, where it runs at 20 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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