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2 | 34% | 8 | Dreamer in dunce's cap is teased | |
3 | 29% | 8 | Eg best case or worst case or wrought-iron case? | |
Dunces Cap Is Maybe The Case For A Dreamer 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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Similar Clues
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1 | Dreamer in dunce's cap is teased
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Sep 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Sep 2014 |
2 | Eg best case or worst case or wrought-iron case?
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Aug 2020 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Aug 2020 |
3 | Fictional character in 'A Confederacy of Dunces' | |
4 | Ignatius J. ___, protagonist in "A Confederacy of Dunces"
New York Times -
08 Jun 2019 | New York Times / 08 Jun 2019 |
5 | John Kennedy ___, author of "A Confederacy of Dunces"
New York Times -
06 Nov 2016 | New York Times / 06 Nov 2016 |
6 | Like Ignatius J. Reilly in "A Confederacy of Dunces"
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04 Jul 2021 | New York Times / 04 Jul 2021 |
7 | Main character in 'A Confederacy of Dunces' |
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