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Avoids As Capture Crossword Clue

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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

43%8Avoids capture
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36%6 One who avoids capture
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