Sidesteps Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 24, 2025 · 36-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between January 1994 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 24, 2025 · 36-Across · 6 letters
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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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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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