Crossword clue

“Colored part of an eye”

This clue appeared as 15-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AREOLA
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 28, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Colored part of an eye” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2026 as 15-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Colored part of an eye” clue?+

The answer is AREOLA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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