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noun • a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth • the deliberate act of failing to pay money • nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do • the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver | ||||||||
| 58% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | Prevaricating | ||||||
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Avoidance Of A Duty Tax Question Etc Or A Prevaricating Excuse Crossword Clue
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EVASION which was last seen in the Telegraph Herculis crossword.
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EVASION
Updated: October 12, 2023
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