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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Make a lateral move?" is SIDLE.
The clue 'Make a lateral move?' suggests moving sideways rather than forward or backward. 'Sidle' means to move sideways in a discreet or unobtrusive manner, fitting the idea of a lateral movement.
This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on October 01, 2025.
Sidle means to move sideways, often in a stealthy or timid manner.
Advance with small steps, Creep, Walk up to furtively, Move towards slyly, Move like a crab

If you’ve landed here for the “Make a lateral move?” clue from the October 1 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 SIDLE. Sidle means to move sideways, often in a stealthy or timid manner.

The clue 'Make a lateral move?' suggests moving sideways rather than forward or backward. 'Sidle' means to move sideways in a discreet or unobtrusive manner, fitting the idea of a lateral movement.

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