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The Clue

Not approach directly (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SIDLE

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Notes

The answer SIDLE is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

Related Clues

Edge
Slink
Advance furtively
Advance obliquely
Advance tentatively
Approach sideways
Edge along
Furtive movement
Go furtively
Move cautiously
Move crabwise
Move in edgeways
Move edgewise
Move furtively
Move laterally
Move obliquely
Move sideways
Move stealthily
Proceed furtively
Walk laterally
Act like a crab?
Edge through a crowd
Move like a crab
Move somewhat furtively
Not go directly
Slip through a crowd
Have one's back against the wall?

Definition

SIDLE as a verb:

1. move unobtrusively or furtively; "The young man began to sidle near the pretty girl sitting on the log"
2. (sidle, sashay) = move sideways