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Evasive Reply Crossword Clue

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noun

• (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

verb

• impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

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

45%9 An evasive reply
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41%10Evasive, as a reply
adjective satellite

• rounded like an egg

• characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements

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New York Times14 Aug 1982 Down 5
New York Times13 Jul 1978 Across 35
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