Crossword clue
“Device featured in Newton's "Opticks"”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PRISMLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Device featured in Newton's "Opticks"” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 2, 2025 as 32-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with M, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Device featured in Newton's "Opticks"” clue?+
The answer is PRISM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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