Crawled (5)

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crept

'crawled' is the definition.
('creep' can be a synonym of 'crawl')

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for crept that I've seen before include "was obsequious" , "Moved slowly with stealth and caution" , "Moved stealthily" , "cringed" , "Sneaked" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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