Moves gingerly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · 35-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 2009 and June 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 19, 2024 · 35-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair"
verb
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