Shirked (6)
I believe the answer is:
evaded
(Other definitions for evaded that I've seen before include "Escaped paying (tax)" , "'Dodged, eluded (6)'" , "Dodged by cleverness" , "Escaped or avoided" , "Didn't meet" .)
I believe the answer is:
evaded
(Other definitions for evaded that I've seen before include "Escaped paying (tax)" , "'Dodged, eluded (6)'" , "Dodged by cleverness" , "Escaped or avoided" , "Didn't meet" .)