Deftly avoid Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 7, 2026 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 7, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 7, 2026 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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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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