Crossword Genius

Duck? Keen to catch duck (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

avoid

'duck' is the definition.
(duck can mean to avoid)

'duck? keen to catch' is the wordplay.
'duck?' becomes 'o' (resembles zero - 'duck' in cricket).
'keen' becomes 'avid' (both can mean enthusiastic).
'to catch' indicates putting letters inside.
'o' inserted inside 'avid' is 'AVOID'.

(Other definitions for avoid that I've seen before include "Stay clear of" , "Elude" , "Refrain from (something)" , "Stay away from or circumvent" , "Sidestep" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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