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The Clue
Dodge (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SIDESTEP
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Notes
The answer SIDESTEP is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Avoid
Duck
Evade
Skirt
Duck, as an issue
Definition
SIDESTEP as a noun:
1. a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
SIDESTEP as a verb:
1. (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"