Trompe l’___ (artistic illusion) Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ILLUSION (noun)
1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
2. something many people believe that is false
ARTISTIC (adjective)
1. aesthetically pleasing
2. satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities

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