Refusing to answer directly Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Refusing to answer directly last seen in New York Times 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EVASIVE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EVASIVE Refusing to answer directly (7) New York Times Mar 15, 2020
44% SIDESTEPS Refuses to answer directly (9) USA Today Sep 10, 2022
3% ATS Mentions directly, on X (3) New York Times Nov 10, 2025
3% WONT Refuses to (4) New York Times Nov 8, 2025
3% OFFAL Refuse (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Nov 3, 2025
3% NON Rouen refusal (3) Wall Street Journal Nov 1, 2025
3% NAW Slangy refusal (3) New York Times Oct 30, 2025
3% FIRSTHAND Obtained directly, and a hint to a feature of answers to asterisked clues (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 28, 2025
3% REPLIED Answered (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2025
3% BALK Refuse to comply (4) Newsday Oct 26, 2025

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