This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ C
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OPTIC as a word: (relational) Of, or relating to the eye or to vision; (optics, relational) Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
OPTIC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 2, 2026.
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