Crossword clue
“Deftly evades”
This clue appeared as 57-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SIDESTEPSLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Deftly evades” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 57-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Deftly evades” clue?+
The answer is SIDESTEPS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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