Word after contact or before cover (4)

I believe the answer is:

lens

(Other definitions for lens that I've seen before include "Transparent optical device" , "Dark cloud; shining light" , "Optical refractor" , "Camera component" , "Photographer's accessory" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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