Answer: groping

AnswerCrossword Clue
GROPINGFeeling blindly.
GROPINGSearching blindly.
GROPINGBlindly searching.
gropingGROPE, to feel about with the hands
gropingMove along with difficulty by feeling objects as one goes
gropingSearch mentally with hesitation or uncertainty for (a word or answer)
gropingFeel or fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, esp. against their will
gropingFeel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands