Runs away, escaping from trap (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OVERSEES Runs away, escaping from trap (8) (8)
8% OVERHEAR Catch naked flames in this spot escaping from trap (8) The Times Cryptic Nov 9, 2026
8% SCAMPERS Runs (away) (8) Newsday Nov 7, 2026
8% ELUDES Escapes from (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 7, 2026
8% ELOPE First to escape, stick in a northerly direction and run away (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 24, 2026
8% FLEES Runs away (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 8, 2026
8% PRISONBREAK Escape from jail (11) New York Times Oct 5, 2026
8% SCAT Run away (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 30, 2026
8% OFFPISTE Away from the main ski runs (8) The Times Concise Sep 17, 2026
8% EVADE Run away from or escape (5)
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