Answer:

escapism

Answer	Crossword Clue
ESCAPISM	Playing video games, say
ESCAPISM	Watching "Avatar," say
ESCAPISM	Means of avoiding reality

ESCAPISM	Avoidance of reality
ESCAPISM	Much film watching, e.g.
ESCAPISM	Flight of fancy
ESCAPISM	Refusal to face facts
ESCAPISM	Summer movie specialty
ESCAPISM	Summer movie offering

Crossword

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