Answer:

turntail

Answer	Crossword Clue
TURNTAIL	Run away
TURNTAIL	Flee
TURNTAIL	Beat a hasty retreat

TURNTAIL	Prepare to flee
TURNTAIL	Take flight
TURNTAIL	Cut out
TURNTAIL	Cut and run
TURNTAIL	Take to one's heels.
TURNTAIL	Coward
TURNTAIL	Skedaddle

Crossword

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