Answer:

avoids

Answer	Crossword Clue
AVOIDS	Shuns
AVOIDS	Tries not to meet
AVOIDS	Steers clear of

AVOIDS	Dodges
AVOIDS	Abstains from
AVOIDS	Gets around
AVOIDS	Eludes
AVOIDS	Stays away from
AVOIDS	Doesn't pursue
AVOIDS	Side-steps.
AVOIDS	Shuns.

AVOIDS	Keeps away from.
AVOIDS	Eschews.
AVOIDS	Abstains from.
AVOIDS	Eschews
AVOIDS	Ducks
AVOIDS	Keeps away from
AVOIDS	Escapes
AVOIDS	Skirts

AVOIDS	Bypasses
AVOIDS	Takes a detour
AVOIDS	Sidesteps
AVOIDS	Lets well enough alone

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.