Avoid, as capture Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 28, 2026 · 48-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 1999 and January 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 28, 2026 · 48-Down · 5 letters
ELUDE0 of 5 letters revealed
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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"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 6, 1999.EVADE5 lettersanswer page
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