Deftly avoid NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Deftly avoid” crossword clue is ELUDE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 7, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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ELUDE: to evade.
Best answers for “Deftly avoid”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELUDE | 5 | Deftly avoid |
| 2 | EVADE | 5 | Avoid similar clue |
| 3 | NOTDO | 5 | Avoid similar clue |
| 4 | RETRY | 5 | Avoid rage-quitting, perhaps similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 7, 2026 | ELUDE | 1 Down |
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Questions about the Deftly avoid Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Deftly avoid crossword clue?
ELUDE is the 5-letter answer to the “Deftly avoid” crossword clue.
When was the Deftly avoid crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 7, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Deftly avoid crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with EVADE (“Avoid”), NOTDO (“Avoid”), RETRY (“Avoid rage-quitting, perhaps”).