Ocular affliction Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Ocular affliction” from the New York Times crossword of August 9, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 9, 2026
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STYE is the answer to “Ocular affliction”. It means an inflamed swelling of the eyelid.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An inflamed swelling of the eyelid.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TSEY.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Bump treated with a warm compress”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Ocular affliction”?
STYE, 4 letters: an inflamed swelling of the eyelid.
When was “Ocular affliction” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 9, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.