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noun • the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve | ||||
| 32% | 12 | Found in cells called photoreceptors | ||
noun • a special pigment found in the rods and cones of the retina | ||||
| 32% | 9 | Connected to the control of the amount of light hitting the photoreceptors | ||
adjective • of or relating to the pupil of the eye | ||||
Body Part Containing Photoreceptors
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RETINA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RETINA
Updated: September 6, 2025
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