“Microscope component” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••OPTIC
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 “Microscope component”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across 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 8, 2025 grid1DTedious trials5 ltrs›2DAmbitious and uncompromising, say5 ltrs›3DThe planets, since 20065 ltrs›4DFollow to the letter?9 ltrs›5DGrocery pricing term4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20251AWho wrote in an 1852 novel “Any mind that is capable of a real sorrow is capable of good”5 ltrs›6AStick around camp?8 ltrs›14ASynthetic fabric sometimes called "elastane"5 ltrs›15ACompetition conducted in rounds over rounds9 ltrs›17AEstablishments with many green rooms9 ltrs›18A"Aw, that's so nice of you!"9 ltrs›20AToadlike5 ltrs›21AStuff4 ltrs›
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