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Escape The Grasp Of Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ELUDE which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ELUDE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ELUDE" which means:
- 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)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The suspect managed to elude the police by jumping over a fence."
- • "The answers to some of life's greatest mysteries continue to elude scientists."
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