Manages to avoid Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 23, 2018 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, June 23, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 23, 2018 · 43-Across · 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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