Tries to avoid being seen (5)

I believe the answer is:

hides

(Other definitions for hides that I've seen before include "coats" , "Pelts" , "Conceals or takes cover" , "Conceals - animal skins" , "screens" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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