“Avoid” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••ESCHEW
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESCHEW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Avoid”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2026, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 24, 2026 grid1DWhite bed, perhaps4 ltrs›2DLove god4 ltrs›3DStance that resembles a ballerina on one leg10 ltrs›4DUsing Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc.9 ltrs›5D"The Conners" and "The Jeffersons"5 ltrs›23DCount (on)4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ESCHEW6 ltrs
•••••EVADE5 ltrs
•••••AVERT5 ltrs
••••SHUN4 ltrs
•••••ELUDE5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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