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Cautiously leaving ahead of schedule, saving seconds (8)

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gingerly

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(Other definitions for gingerly that I've seen before include "(Approach) in a cautious manner" , "Cautiously (as if in pain?)" , "With extreme care and delicacy" , "In a careful manner" , "Showing caution" .)

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