Desert illusion Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 19, 2022 · 22-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 19, 2022 · 22-Down · 6 letters
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an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
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