Phenomenon such as the tendency to see human forms in inanimate objects Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 12, 2021 · 25-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 12, 2021 · 25-Across · 10 letters
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The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.
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