The Clue
Averts (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PARRIES
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Notes
The answer PARRIES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
PARRY as a noun:
1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
2. (counterpunch, parry, counter) = a return punch (especially by a boxer)
PARRY as a verb:
1. (parry, block, deflect) = impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
2. (hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep) = avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"