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Henry heading off, teetering and limping (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hobbling

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'limping' is the definition.
('hobble' can be a synonym of 'limp')

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(Other definitions for hobbling that I've seen before include "Perplexing" , "Walking awkwardly because of pain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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