Crossword clue
“Avoids, as capture”
This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ELUDESLetters6
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Avoids, as capture” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Avoids, as capture” clue?+
The answer is ELUDES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 12, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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