Mental Lapse Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABERRATION which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ABERRATION

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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We think the answer is "ABERRATION" which means:

noun

• A state or condition markedly different from the norm
• A disorder in one's mental state
• An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image

An example sentence would be:

• "The sudden outburst of anger was completely out of character for john, it was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor."
• "The high number of errors in his work was considered an aberration, as he was usually very meticulous."

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New York Times18 Nov 1983	Down 3
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