“Kind of nerve that connects to the eye” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPTIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kind of nerve that connects to the eye”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 2, 2026, where it runs at 1 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.