The Clue
Stole (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CREPT
Tags
Notes
The answer CREPT is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
Related Clues
Fawned
Inched
Pussyfooted
Sneaked
Advanced slowly
Barely moved
Inched along
Moved slowly
Moved stealthily
Proceeded with caution
Proceeded slowly
Was sluggish?
Went furtively
Went slowly
Emulated a cat burglar
Made slow progress
Moved on all fours
Moved like a reptile
Moved at a snail's pace
Was snail-like
Proceeded through a traffic jam, e.g.
Definition
CREEP as a verb:
1. (crawl, creep) = move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed"
2. (sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot) = to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
3. (grow over, creep) = grow in such a way as to cover (a building); "ivy grew over the walls of the university buildings"
4. (fawn, crawl, creep, cringe, cower, grovel) = show submission or fear