Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EASED Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 28, 2022
6% TIPTOED Crept cautiously (7) New York Times Nov 21, 2025
6% LASS Girl in mirror scratching head (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
5% BOPPING Dancing bishop bouncing on one leg, scratching head (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Nov 25, 2025
5% IMOK "It's just a scratch" (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 24, 2025
5% MAR Scratch or dent (3) Commuter Nov 18, 2025
5% AZTEC Native led by Montezuma (5) New York Times Nov 18, 2025
5% OSIER Willow more comfortable after scratching head (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 16, 2025
5% ANEW Start ___ (from scratch) (4)
5% CAPRICORN Sign of top hat scratching head (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 6, 2025

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