Avoidance of reality Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 7, 2006 · 30-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 1999 and February 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 7, 2006 · 30-Across · 8 letters
ESCAPISM0 of 8 letters revealed
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an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
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