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Set to 7 different clues across 12 published puzzles, most often “Move furtively” — The New York Times, Friday, 5 March 2010.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Move furtively6 times
The New York Times — Friday, 5 March 2010
Move with one's tail between one's legsonce
The New York Times — Monday, 31 March 2008
Creep furtivelyonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 15 July 2007
Move sinuouslyonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 22 October 2002
Go furtivelyonce
The New York Times — Monday, 18 January 1999
Proceed embarrassedlyonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 4 June 1996
Walk furtivelyonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 22 May 1996