This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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AVOIDS as a word: (transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from; (transitive) To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.
AVOIDS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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