The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLINK , but the solution may also be SNEAK which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Move covertly crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SLINK | 50 % | 5 |
| SNEAK | 50 % | 5 |
Why may SNEAK be the right solution?
The word "SNEAK" is the right solution because it means to move covertly or secretly, typically in order to avoid being noticed or detected.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Move covertly
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sneak
- slink
- creep
- slither
- stalk
- edge
- worm
- insinuate
- creep up
- s'pose
- insinuation
- work
Crossword Answer definitions
SLINK noun- A furtive sneaking motion.
- The young of an animal when born prematurely, especially a calf.
- The meat of such a prematurely born animal.
- A bastard child, one born out of wedlock.
- A thievish fellow; a sneak.
- To sneak about furtively.
- To give birth to an animal prematurely.
- Thin; lean
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SLINK
- Move shamefully
- Move in the shadows
- Go furtively
- Move among the shadows
- Move furtively
- Move towards one's prey, perhaps
- Move like Mae West
- Walk stealthily
- Lurk
- Move like a cat