What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Something you can see right through" from June 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Something you can see right through”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IRIS

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 5, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something you can see right through” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Something you can see right through” clue?+

The answer is IRIS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

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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