Stay (clear of)' is a phrase that is used to indicate that someone should AVOID something or someone. The crossword solutions for this term are 'ESCHEW' (6 letters), 'AVOID' (5 letters), 'STEER' (5 letters) and 'EVADE' (5 letters). All of these words mean to stay away from something, either by choice or by necessity. 'Eshew' means to abstain from or shun, while 'AVOID' means to keep away from or stay clear of. 'STEER' implies taking action to stay away from something, while 'EVADE' suggests actively avoiding something or someone.