Crossword clue
Elude crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Elude”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is EVADE.
All answers for “Elude”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SHUN | 4 | Persistently avoid |
| LOSE | 4 | Escape from a pursuer |
| DUCK | 4 | Evade, informal |
| FOIL | 4 | Frustrate a pursuer |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| EVADE Best match | 5 | Escape or avoid |
| DODGE | 5 | Avoid by a sudden movement |
| AVOID | 5 | Keep away from |
| STUMP | 5 | Puzzle completely |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ESCAPE | 6 | Get away from |
| ESCHEW | 6 | Deliberately avoid |
| OUTRUN | 6 | Run faster than |
| OUTWIT | 6 | Deceive by cleverness |
| BAFFLE | 6 | Be beyond the understanding of |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SHAKE OFF | 8 | Escape a pursuer |
| SIDESTEP | 8 | Avoid dealing with |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| GIVE THE SLIP | 11 | Escape from someone |
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What does “Elude” mean?
Elude means to escape from or avoid someone or something, especially by skill or cunning. It also means to fail to be understood or remembered by someone ("the name eludes me").
Solving tip
EVADE, ESCAPE and DODGE are the likeliest answers. Don't confuse with ALLUDE; for the memory sense try ESCAPE or BAFFLE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Elude"?
The most likely answer is EVADE (5 letters) — Escape or avoid. Other common answers are ESCAPE (6), DODGE (5), AVOID (5), SHAKE OFF (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Elude"?
Answers to "Elude" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.