Vision of a distant oasis, maybe Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 29, 2014 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 29, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 29, 2014 · 38-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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