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noun • an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed | ||||||
noun • an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt | ||||||||
| 25% | 14 | Creating art that does not attempt to represent an accurate reality | ||||||
noun • an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation • a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples | ||||||||
The Attempt To Flee Reality Crossword Clue
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ESCAPISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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ESCAPISM
Updated: August 24, 2024
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | "The wicked flee when ___ pursueth": Proverbs
New York Times -
27 Dec 1998 | New York Times / 27 Dec 1998 |
2 | A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed | |
3 | Flee, illegally?
New York Times -
01 Jun 1999 | New York Times / 01 Jun 1999 |
4 | Flee in small vehicle with rejected agent
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Apr 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Apr 2022 |
5 | Flee or fly in traveller's seat
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Dec 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Dec 2018 |
6 | Genre of modern art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality | |
7 | Harsh neighbourhood police officer must flee
Telegraph Cryptic -
23 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 23 Mar 2023 |
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