“Gets away from” crossword clue
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••••••ELUDES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELUDES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gets away from”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 18, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down 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
Sep 18, 2025 grid1ACustomizable, all-in-one internet digest7 ltrs›15AGame played with black-and-white pieces on an 8x8 board7 ltrs›17AMeditation chant, in a sense7 ltrs›20ASomething you might change on a bed6 ltrs›23AGave a sneak preview of6 ltrs›27ACounterparts of countesses in British peerage5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 18, 20258AShoots for the stars7 ltrs›16A"Thumbs down from me"7 ltrs›18ASought-after7 ltrs›19AVariety of bark?3 ltrs›22A___ Ulrich, Metallica drummer4 ltrs›25ATennis do-over, in a way8 ltrs›28AEquine hybrid5 ltrs›29AOne in Bonn3 ltrs›
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