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Went around, avoided (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bypassed

I believe this is a double definition.

'went around' is the first definition.
('bypass' can be a synonym of 'go around')

'avoided' is the second definition.
(bypassing is a kind of avoiding)

(Other definitions for bypassed that I've seen before include "Ignored" , "Went around, town or heart" , "Avoided (a town or city)" , "Diverted, went around" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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