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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 5 | Try to avoid answering questions or dealing with issues | |
3 | 31% | 12 | Avoid answering directly by using complicated language | |
Avoid Answering Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EVADE" which means:
- verb
- • Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
- • Escape, either physically or mentally
- • Practice evasion
- • Use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to evade the police by running down an alley."
- • "The politician refused to answer the question and instead tried to evade it."
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Source | #Number | Answer |
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Telegraph Mini22 Sep 2023 | Down 2 | |
New York Times25 Jul 2000 | Across 19 | |
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