This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (86 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EYE as a word: An organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”); The visual sense.
EYE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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