Avoid having to hoof it Crossword Clue

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Avoid having to hoof it Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HOOF (verb)
1. walk
2. dance in a professional capacity
HOOF (noun)
1. the foot of an ungulate mammal
2. the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals
AVOID (verb)
1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
2. declare invalid

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More LA Times Crossword (8/22/2026) Answers

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21. Overly caffeinated

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24. Lab infestation

26. Foxy Brown 'do

28. Middle set

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32. Heads out

33. "Ugh, I'm so sorry!"

36. Some transformations

37. "I know, right?"

38. Mackey of "Ella McCay"

39. "Ceci n'est pas __ pipe"

40. Confidentiality doc

41. One bro to another?

42. Takes to heart

44. Some "Call the Midwife" figures

48. Exclaims

50. Crushed

53. Pause to catch up?

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59. Point of view

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Down

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2. Harden

3. Nannies and kids

4. Work wk. units

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6. Term of affection para una chica

7. Switch positions

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12. — chi

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29. Uncovered

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47. Mote

49. Object of reverence

51. Spielberg quartet

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