ROUNDABOUT

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Instead of giving a simple yes or no, the politician gave a roundabout answer that left everyone more confused than before.

(adjective) Something that is not direct or straightforward, often involving a circuitous route or method. As a noun, it can refer to a circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction around a central island.

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