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The Clue

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The Answer

EVADE

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Notes

The answer EVADE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

Related Clues

Avoid
Baffle
Bypass
Circumvent
Dodge
Duck
Elude
Escape
Quibble
Shirk
Sidestep
Skirt
Avoid, as capture
Be devious
Dance around
Dodge or duck
Dodge, as a question
Escape by trickery
Get around
Get away
Get away from
Get clear of
Give the slip
Keep away from
Outwit a pursuer
Steer clear of

Definition

EVADE 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"
2. (elude, evade, bilk) = escape, either physically or mentally; "The thief eluded the police"; "This difficult idea seems to evade her"; "The event evades explanation"
3. practice evasion; "This man always hesitates and evades"
4. use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid; "The con man always evades"