Optical device with soft rims, possibly
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PRISM
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The clue “Optical device with soft rims, possibly” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on January 4, 2026, where the answer was PRISM.
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