Inched (5)
(Other definitions for edged that I've seen before include "so moved forward slowly" , "decorative border" , "Hemmed" , "Sidled" , "Moved furtively" .)
'inched' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for crept that I've seen before include "Sneaked" , "was obsequious" , "cringed" , "Went stealthily or furtively" , "Moved stealthily" .)