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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 6 | Avoidance of danger; flight from reality; an outlet; or, decampment | |
3 | 25% | 7 | Avoidance by subterfuge | |
Avoidance Of Reality Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ESCAPISM" which means:
- noun
- • An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
An example sentence would be:
- • "Reading fiction is a form of escapism for many people."
- • "People often turn to video games as a means of escapism."
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Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times07 Feb 2006 | Across 30 | |
The Guardian Quick13 Mar 2003 | Down 1 | |
New York Times18 Oct 1999 | Down 38 | |
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