Organ parts with rods and cones

The answer to “Organ parts with rods and cones” in the LA Times crossword is RETINAS — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 17, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 13-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Organ parts with rods and cones” answer

RETINAS (7 letters)

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Why the answer is RETINAS

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What does RETINAS mean?

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When else has “Organ parts with rods and cones” appeared?

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July 17, 2026 (most recent) → RETINAS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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