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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Walked like a crab" is EDGED.
The clue 'Walked like a crab' suggests moving sideways, as crabs do. The word 'EDGED' describes moving gradually or cautiously sideways, often to avoid drawing attention or to maneuver around something.
This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on November 11, 2025.
To move gradually or cautiously sideways.
Follower of double or gilt, Just beat, Moved cautiously towards, Barely defeated, Inched along

If you’ve landed here for the “Walked like a crab” clue from the November 11 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is EDGED. To move gradually or cautiously sideways.

The clue 'Walked like a crab' suggests moving sideways, as crabs do. The word 'EDGED' describes moving gradually or cautiously sideways, often to avoid drawing attention or to maneuver around something.

You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today (September 2026) page.

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