Sight on a hot road Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 11, 2015 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 11, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 11, 2015 · 24-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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