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Erroneous Belief Crossword Clue
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DELUSION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DELUSION
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DELUSION" which means:
- noun
- • (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
- • A mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
- • The act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas
An example sentence would be:
- • "His belief in magic was nothing but a delusion."
- • "She had a delusion that she was a famous singer."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick12 Jan 2019 | Down 7 | |
| The Guardian Quick12 Jun 2012 | Down 2 | |
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