“Device featured in Newton's "Opticks"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PRISM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Device featured in Newton's "Opticks"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 2, 2025, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 2, 2025 grid32AFoil7 ltrs›35A1, 2 and 3, in that order8 ltrs›37AVerb that appears the same when rotated 180º5 ltrs›40AMore of this?5 ltrs›43ASacred space for female family members, in the Muslim tradition5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 2, 20251ALike baseballs and some eyelashes6 ltrs›7AMoored8 ltrs›15ANot come unglued6 ltrs›16AFlugelhorn player on the 1978 instrumental hit "Feels So Good"8 ltrs›17APhiladelphia university known for its professional co-op program6 ltrs›18AStatement of resignation8 ltrs›19ABrother Joe, Kevin or Nick of pop5 ltrs›20AGenealogists' handiwork5 ltrs›
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