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Avoid By Stratagem Crossword Clue

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verb

• escape, either physically or mentally

• be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

26%9 A stratagem used to gain an advantage over an enemy
noun

• the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

• wait in hiding to attack

26%5 An artful stratagem
noun

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

verb

• deprive of by deceit

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