Stay away from Crossword Clue

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SHUN

(4 letters)

EVADE

(5 letters)

ELUDE

(5 letters)

ABSTAIN

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
2. declare invalid

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AWAY (adverb)
1. out of the way (especially away from one’s thoughts)
2. from one’s possession
AWAY (adjective)
1. (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
2. not present; having left
STAY (verb)
1. hang on during a trial of endurance
2. stay the same; remain in a certain state
STAY (noun)
1. the state of inactivity following an interruption
2. a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SHUN
(4 letters)
EVADE
(5 letters)
ELUDE
(5 letters)
ABSTAIN
(7 letters)

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