Steer clear of Crossword Clue

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AVOID

(5 letters)

ESCHEW

(6 letters)

EVADE

(5 letters)

ELUDE

(5 letters)

SHUN

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
(noun)
1. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CLEAR (verb)
1. become clear
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
CLEAR (adjective)
1. accurately stated or described
2. free of restrictions or qualifications
CLEAR (noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. the state of being free of suspicion
CLEAR (adverb)
1. in an easily perceptible manner
2. completely
STEER (noun)
1. castrated bull
2. an indication of potential opportunity
STEER (verb)
1. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
2. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AVOID
(5 letters)
ESCHEW
(6 letters)
EVADE
(5 letters)
ELUDE
(5 letters)
SHUN
(4 letters)

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