Avoid by a trick (5)

I believe the answer is:

dodge

This clue is a double definition.

'avoid' is the first definition.
(dodge can mean to avoid or evade)

'a trick' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for dodge that I've seen before include "Avoid cunningly" , "Avoid by sudden move" , "Wheeze" , "Step sideways to evade" , "Avoid - Kansas city" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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