The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SHUN , but the solution may also be ESCHEW which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Deliberately avoid crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHUN | 94 % | 4 |
| ESCHEW | 6 % | 6 |
Why may ESCHEW be the right solution?
"Eschew" means to deliberately avoid or shun something. In this case, the clue "Deliberately avoid" is a synonym for "eschew," making it the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Deliberately avoid
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- shun
- eschew
- evade
- steer clear
- escape
- elude
- blink
- stand up
- skip
- avoidance
- avoid
- cut
Crossword Answer definitions
SHUN verb- To avoid, especially persistently.
- To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).
- To screen, hide.
- To shove, push.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHUN
- Avoid
- Deliberately avoid
- Keep away from
- Eschew
- Steer clear of
- Scrupulously avoid
- Blackball
- Treat with disdain, in a way
- Give the cold shoulder
- Cold-shoulder