Escapes, dodges (6)
I believe the answer is:
eludes
I believe this is a double definition.
'escapes' is the first definition.
('elude' can be a synonym of 'escape')
'dodges' is the second definition.
('elude' can be a synonym of 'dodge')
(Other definitions for eludes that I've seen before include "Dodges, escapes skilfully from" , "Gives someone the slip" , "Escapes skilfully from, evades capture" , "ducks, perhaps?" , "Dodged, avoids" .)