Answer:

sidesteps

Answer	Crossword Clue
SIDESTEPS	Goes around
SIDESTEPS	Ducks, out of the water?
SIDESTEPS	Skirts

SIDESTEPS	Avoids.
SIDESTEPS	Avoids
SIDESTEPS	Ducks

Crossword

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