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NYT Mini · 9-Across · 3 letters

Iris's place NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026

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What to notice

Use the three-letter organ containing the pupil and colored iris.

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Answer

EYE

How the trick resolves

EYE is where the iris is located. The possessive clue asks for the three-letter anatomical container rather than the flower sense of iris.

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The turn in the clue

The possessive construction asks for the larger structure containing the named part.

The answer in plain English

The iris is the colored ring-shaped structure inside the eye surrounding the pupil.

Where this clue appeared

9-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for September 3, 2026.

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