Crept (6)
'crept' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for inched that I've seen before include "Moved by slow degrees" , "Moved along very slowly" , "Moved in small increments" , "Moved gradually" .)
'crept' is the definition.
('sneak' can be a synonym of 'creep')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sneaked that I've seen before include "Told tales" , "Moved stealthily" .)