Cunning plans (6)

I believe the answer is:

dodges

(Other definitions for dodges that I've seen before include "Eludes or evades" , "Sidesteps, evades" , "Evasive manoeuvres" , "ploys" , "Moves in order to avoid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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