Partly close one's eyes (as when suddenly hit by bright light) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SQUINT Partly close one's eyes (as when suddenly hit by bright light) (6) The Guardian Quick Jun 4, 2022
71% NOVAE Suddenly bright stars (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 13, 2026
63% IRIS Eye's light controller (4) Universal Apr 10, 2026
63% TAPS Light hits (4) New York Times Mar 22, 2026
60% SLITS Partly-closed eyes (5)
58% LENS Partly swollen, sore bit of your eye (4) The Times Cryptic Apr 13, 2026
58% AHAWK Watch like -- (eye closely) (5) Premier Sunday Apr 5, 2026
58% PHEW "Close one!" (4) USA Today Mar 31, 2026
58% SEVERE Serious cut close to eye (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 19, 2026
58% KLIEG Big name in bright lights (5) LA Times Daily Feb 13, 2026

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