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Shy Away From Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 144 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is AVOID which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AVOID

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
295%6Exact Match!
390%5 Do a maneuver to evade

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "AVOID" which means:

    verb
  • • Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
  • • Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
  • • Refrain from doing something
  • • Refrain from certain foods or beverages
  • • Declare invalid

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I always avoid eating fast food."
  • • "She tried to avoid making eye contact with him."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick28 Feb 2020 Down 1
New York Times Mini05 Jun 2019 Across 5
The Guardian Quick17 Mar 2016 Across 22
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