"Part of the eye that shares its name with a rainbow goddess" NYT crossword answer is:
IRIS (4 letters length)The answer for "Part of the eye that shares its name with a rainbow goddess" crossword clue is listed above to help you solve the puzzle you are currently working on.
The answer to this crossword clue is IRIS. The iris is the colored part of the eye that gives it its characteristic appearance. It is named after the Greek goddess Iris, who was the messenger of the gods and was often depicted with a rainbow. The iris is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye, and it also helps to focus the light onto the retina.