Slip past Crossword Clue

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Slip past Crossword Answer

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ELUDE

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DODGE

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Helpful Hints

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAST (noun)
1. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
2. the time that has elapsed
PAST (adverb)
1. so as to pass a given point
PAST (adjective)
1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
2. earlier than the present time; no longer current
SLIP (verb)
1. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
2. move stealthily
SLIP (noun)
1. the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
2. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ELUDE
(5 letters)
DODGE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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