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Not Answer Directly Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EVADE" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to evade the police by running down an alley."
- • "The politician refused to answer the question and instead tried to evade it."
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New York Times12 Dec 1998 | Across 63 | |
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