Tried to avoid an accident, in a way Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tried to avoid an accident, in a way last seen in Universal 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 SWERVED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SWERVED Tried to avoid an accident, in a way (7) Universal Jan 27, 2017
6% SPILL Dining accident (5) Commuter Jan 5, 2026
6% HAILS Tries to stop for a ride, in a way (5) The Washington Post Mini Dec 26, 2025
6% SHOOK Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift (5) New York Times Dec 23, 2025
6% MISHAP Unfortunate accident (6) New York Times Dec 23, 2025
6% NONUSE Avoidance (6) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
6% PRONE Accident-___ (clumsy) (5) USA Today Nov 11, 2025
6% SWERVE One way to avoid an accident (6) Universal Oct 5, 2016
6% VEERED Tried to avoid, in a way (6)
5% SWATS Tries for flies (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 8, 2026

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