Crossword clue
“The eyes may have it”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
MASCARALetters7
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The eyes may have it” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 8, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “The eyes may have it” clue?+
The answer is MASCARA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 8, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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