| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HITAT | Attempt to strike or avoid striking out |
| finessing | Slyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or action) |
| finessed | Slyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or action) |
| swing | to strike or attempt to strike with the fist |
| flapped | Strike or attempt to strike (something) loosely with one's hand, a cloth, or a broad implement, esp. to drive it away |
| flapping | Strike or attempt to strike (something) loosely with one's hand, a cloth, or a broad implement, esp. to drive it away |
