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2 | 26% | 9 | Optical effect created by a tiny opening | |
3 | 23% | 7 | Optical device with two different optical powers | |
Optical Opening Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "APERTURE" which means:
- noun
- • A device that controls amount of light admitted
- • A natural opening in something
- • An man-made opening; usually small
An example sentence would be:
- • "The photographer adjusted the aperture to capture more light."
- • "The telescope uses a large aperture to gather more starlight."
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New York Times27 Nov 2009 | Down 36 | |
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