Evade Crossword Clue

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Evade Crossword Answer

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MINISKIRT

(9 letters)

ESCAPE

(6 letters)

DODGE

(5 letters)

DUCK

(4 letters)

SIDESTEP

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Hint 2: Clue Definition

EVADE (verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. escape, either physically or mentally

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MINISKIRT
(9 letters)
ESCAPE
(6 letters)
DODGE
(5 letters)
DUCK
(4 letters)
SIDESTEP
(8 letters)

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