Avoidance of leech, was squirming (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESCHEWAL Avoidance of leech, was squirming (8) (8)
6% ANNELID ____ worms include earthworms, ragworms and leeches (7) The Times Specialist Sunday May 17, 2026
6% SHUN Avoid (4) The Telegraph Quick May 1, 2026
6% MELEE Disorder of some leeches (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Apr 17, 2026
5% SHUNS Avoids like the plague, say (5) The Atlantic May 17, 2026
5% EVASIVE Avoiding the issue (7) (7) Mirror Classic May 15, 2026
5% SLID Avoided a tag, say (4) New York Times May 14, 2026
5% SIDESTEP Avoid changing its speed (8) The Times Quick Cryptic May 14, 2026
5% ISOK Avoids injury, say (4) New York Times May 13, 2026
5% REDMEAT Vegan's avoidance (7) Newsday May 10, 2026
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