Avoid, in a way Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Avoid, in a way last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SKIRT.

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5 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
SKIRT Avoid, in a way (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 10, 2026
STEPOVER Avoid, in a way (8)
KEEPOUTOFTHEWAY Avoid, in a way (15)
PLAYHIDEANDSEEK Avoid, in a way (15)
PULLONESPUNCHES Avoid, in a way (15)

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