Ring around the pupil Crossword Answer
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plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Ring: sound loudly and sonorously
Around: by a circular or circuitous route
Pupil: the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot
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3D:
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6D:
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7D:
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8D:
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9D:
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10D:
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12D:
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15D:
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19D:
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24D:
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29D:
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31D:
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33D:
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34D:
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35D:
"Stop filming!"
36D:
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38D:
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42D:
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47D:
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50D:
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Ring around the pupil Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 4-letter answer to "Ring around the pupil" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Ring around the pupil" crossword clue is IRIS . This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.
Which crossword used "Ring around the pupil" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 10, 2025 . Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of IRIS?
The word IRIS means: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Ring around the pupil".