Dictionary Check: elude

"elude" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

verb

escape, either physically or mentally

Example: "The thief eluded the police"
Synonyms:
verb

be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Example: "What you are seeing in him eludes me"
Synonyms:
verb

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

Example: "He dodged the issue"

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