Turn away, as one's gaze Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 22, 2019 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 22, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 22, 2019 · 1-Across · 5 letters
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turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"
verb
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