The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ELOPE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Eschew the pews, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| ELOPE | 100 % | 5 | 
Why may ELOPE be the right solution?
The phrase "eschew the pews" suggests avoiding a traditional wedding ceremony in a church. "Elope" means to run away secretly in order to get married, often without a formal ceremony. So, "Elope" fits the clue as it involves avoiding the typical church setting for a wedding.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Eschew the pews, say
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Crossword Answer definitions
ELOPE verb- (of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
 - (of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.
 - To run away from home (for any reason).
 
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