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noun • an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life | ||||||
verb • live in the country and lead a rustic life • send to the country • suspend temporarily from college or university, in England • give (stone) a rustic look • lend a rustic character to | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Retreat or retreat order | ||||||
noun • a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness • (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action | ||||||||
Inclination To Retreat From Reality Crossword Clue
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ESCAPISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ESCAPISM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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6 | Retreat or retreat order | |
7 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life |
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