Center of the eye

Latest answer — April 27, 2026

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This clue's Monday, April 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Word for "dad" in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Hindi
  2. 5Go crazy, as a crowd
  3. 7Drink with a red, white and blue logo
  4. 8Philadelphia M.L.S. team
  5. 9Buddy

Down

  1. 1Make more exciting
  2. 2Madison Square Garden, e.g.
  3. 3Center of the eye
  4. 4Lhasa ___ (dog breed)
  5. 6Element #50

The answer to “Center of the eye” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PUPIL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 27, 2026 at 3-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.

“Center of the eye” answer

PUPIL (5 letters)

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Why the answer is PUPIL

PUPIL is the 5-letter solution that fits "Center of the eye" in the NYT Mini crossword on April 27, 2026 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does PUPIL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of PUPIL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a person who is taught by another, especially a schoolchild or student in relation to a teacher

When else has “Center of the eye” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

April 27, 2026 (most recent) → PUPIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Center of the eye”?

The answer is PUPIL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Center of the eye”?

5 letters: PUPIL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 27, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Center of the eye” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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