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noun • an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects • something illusory and unattainable | ||||||||
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noun • an erroneous mental representation • something many people believe that is false • the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas • an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | ||||||||
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Optical Phenomenon Crossword Clue
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MIRAGE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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MIRAGE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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