Evasive answer Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, February 18, 2011 · 27-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 1999 and February 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 18, 2011 · 27-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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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 21, 1999.RUNAROUND9 lettersanswer page
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