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ELUDES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Eludes.

Eludes - as a verb

Escape, either physically or mentally

Example: "The thief eluded the police"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bilk10evade9

Be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Example: "What you are seeing in him eludes me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escape10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amaze16baffle14beat6bewilder14dumbfound18flummox21get4gravel10mystify18nonplus9perplex18pose6puzzle26stick11stupefy15vex13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Example: "He dodged the issue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumvent19dodge8duck11evade9fudge10hedge10parry10put offsidestep11skirt9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
avoid9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The criminal eludes capture by constantly changing disguises."
"The solution to the puzzle still eludes me."
"The elusive butterfly eludes photographers in the wild."
"The answer to that question eludes even the experts."
"The true meaning of the poem eludes most readers."
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Word Game Points

Is ELUDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eludes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELUDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ELUDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eludes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELUDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ELUDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eludes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELUDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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