“Observation by Oscar Wilde about the relationship between reality and creativity” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIFEIMITATESART is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Observation by Oscar Wilde about the relationship between reality and creativity”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 4, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 4, 2026 grid1ABar fight?9 ltrs›15AExpansive marine exhibits9 ltrs›17A1991 blockbuster with the tagline "One breath of oxygen and it explodes in a deadly rage"9 ltrs›19AGrand Tour, e.g.8 ltrs›21ALike ideal arrivals6 ltrs›28AFollower of X or G3 ltrs›31A"Gotcha," to a beatnik4 ltrs›35AGolden goal periods, for short3 ltrs›39APainter ___ Thomas, first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum4 ltrs›43ALover of sugar3 ltrs›47ASecond-smallest U.S. state capital by population (about 14,000 people)6 ltrs›51A"The One"8 ltrs›57APioneering P.D.A.9 ltrs›59ASoft drink originally made with egg whites9 ltrs›61ARock instrument?9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 4, 202610ABrand of tights with an apostrophe in its name5 ltrs›16AReally fancy5 ltrs›18AFax predecessor5 ltrs›20ABuyer6 ltrs›23A"___ pics!"4 ltrs›24AConceptual framework6 ltrs›29APeacock's home3 ltrs›30AWord that becomes its opposite when its first letter is removed5 ltrs›
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