Crossword clue

Camera opener crossword clue

We have 8 answers for the clue “Camera opener”, from 4–14 letters. The most likely answer is SHUTTER.

Top answer SHUTTER 7 letters · Opens to expose the film or sensor

All answers for “Camera opener”

AnswerLettersMeaning
4-letter answers
IRIS 4 Adjustable diaphragm of a lens
LENS 4 Glass through which light enters
5-letter answers
F-STOP 5 Setting for the lens opening
7-letter answers
SHUTTER Best match 7 Opens to expose the film or sensor
LENS CAP 7 Cover removed before shooting
8-letter answers
APERTURE 8 Opening that admits light
9-letter answers
DIAPHRAGM 9 Blades that widen the opening
14-letter answers
SHUTTER RELEASE 14 Button that opens the shutter

What does “Camera opener” mean?

A playful description of the part of a camera that opens to let light in, or of something removed to uncover the lens. It is a noun phrase, so the answer names a camera part.

Solving tip

SHUTTER (7) is the likeliest answer, with APERTURE (8) and LENS CAP (4,3) the main alternatives. In a cryptic clue 'camera opener' may simply indicate the letter C, the opening letter of 'camera'.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Camera opener"?

The most likely answer is SHUTTER (7 letters) — Opens to expose the film or sensor. Other common answers are LENS CAP (7), APERTURE (8), IRIS (4), DIAPHRAGM (9).

How many letters are in the answer to "Camera opener"?

Answers to "Camera opener" range from 4–14 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.