Answer:

inched

Answer	Crossword Clue
INCHED	Crept closer
INCHED	Made slow progress
INCHED	Progressed slowly

INCHED	Moved slowly
INCHED	Advanced slowly
INCHED	Crept
INCHED	Moved slowly.
INCHED	Crept.
INCHED	Crept along
INCHED	Proceeded slowly
INCHED	Crept (along)

INCHED	Moved like a caterpillar
INCHED	Moved like a worm
INCHED	Emulated a worm

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.