Rusher changing course to avoid a defender? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TURNINGTAILBACK Rusher changing course to avoid a defender? (15) Wall Street Journal Nov 28, 2017
5% PIVOTED Abruptly changed course (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 3, 2026
5% VEER Change course suddenly (4)
5% SHUN Avoid (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 22, 2026
5% PIVOT Completely change course, in business jargon (5) New York Times Dec 31, 2025
4% INTRO Beginner's course (5) Commuter Feb 9, 2026
4% EVADE Avoid (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 7, 2026
4% PRO Course figure (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 7, 2026
4% YES "Of course!" (3) Universal Feb 6, 2026
4% MEAL Series of courses? (4) LA Times Mini Feb 6, 2026

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