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NYT Daily • August 8, 2025

Microscope component

Answer:

OPTIC

Hint:

"Hint: It's the part of the microscope that deals with light and vision. (This hint guides the solver toward the visual or light-related aspect of the microscope without directly stating "optic.")"

Explanation:

Clue: "Microscope component" Answer: "OPTIC" Explanation: The word "optic" refers to anything related to vision or sight, which is a key component of a microscope—the optical lens system that magnifies and focuses light to view small objects.