Manage to avoid Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 22, 2019 · 20-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between October 1995 and July 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 2019 · 20-Across · 5 letters
ELUDE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
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?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 15, 2010.DODGE5 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 2, 1995.AVERT5 lettersanswer page
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