Moved cautiously (5)
I believe the answer is:
edged
'moved cautiously' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for edged that I've seen before include "with the ability to cut" , "Advance slowly sideways" , "Moved slowly and cautiously" , "Made moves that were gradual" , "Inched" .)