Cryptic crossword clue
Avoided science first thing; had a nap 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SKIPPED

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Avoided" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case avoided = skipped.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SKIPPED mean?

SKIPPED verb
  1. To move by hopping on alternate feet.
  2. To leap about lightly.
  3. To skim, ricochet or bounce over a surface.
  4. To throw (something), making it skim, ricochet, or bounce over a surface.
  5. To disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation (some item or stage).
  6. To place an item in a skip.
  7. Not to attend (some event, especially a class or a meeting).
  8. To leave, especially in a sudden and covert manner.
  9. To leap lightly over.
  10. To jump rope.
  11. (crocheting) To pass by a stitch as if it were not there, continuing with the next stitch.

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