Sly avoidances (8)
I believe the answer is:
evasions
(Other definitions for evasions that I've seen before include "Saves ion with attempts to elude" , "Dodgy answers or excuses" , "Avoidances by trickery or skill" .)
I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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