Proceed haltingly (4)

I believe the answer is:

limp

(Other definitions for limp that I've seen before include "Slack, wilted" , "obstacle to smooth progress" , "Walk unevenly; not stiff" , "Uneven manner of walking" , "Walk stiffly - lacking energy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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