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Deftly evades

The New York Times crossword clue “Deftly evades” answer is SIDESTEPS. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

ANSWER
9 lettersMost recent: August 29 2026

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This clue appeared in the main New York Times Crossword on these dates:

About this clue

The clue “Deftly evades” resolves to SIDESTEPS, a 9-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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