Evades Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 26, 2017 · 4-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between May 1994 and June 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 26, 2017 · 4-Down · 6 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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