Definition of eludes

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• eludes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• eludes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• eludes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of eludes

• avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. circumvent
  2. dodge
  3. duck
  4. evade
  5. fudge
  6. hedge
  7. parry
  8. put off
  9. sidestep
  10. skirt
• be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by (verb)

  Examples

  1. What you are seeing in him eludes me

  Synonyms

  1. escape
• escape, either physically or mentally (verb)

  Examples

  1. The thief eluded the police

  Synonyms

  1. bilk
  2. evade

See definition of eludes in Merriam Webster