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With caution or timidity (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gingerly

(Other definitions for gingerly that I've seen before include "(Approach) in a cautious manner" , "With extreme care and delicacy" , "In a careful manner" , "Showing caution" , "Cautiously (as if in pain?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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