The term 'dodge artfully' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: ELUDE and EVADE. ELUDE means to avoid or escape from someone or something, while EVADE means to avoid or try to avoid dealing with a situation or answering a question. Both words imply an intentional effort to avoid or escape from something. In this case, the term 'dodge artfully' suggests that one is trying to avoid or escape from something in a clever or skillful way.