Answer: pussyfoot

AnswerCrossword Clue
PUSSYFOOTAct cautiously
pussyfoota prohibitionist / to tread softly or lightly to avoid being noticed; to act cautiously or non-committally
pussyfootMove stealthily or warily
pussyfootAct in a cautious or noncommittal way
PUSSYFOOTCreep
PUSSYFOOTNot be bold
PUSSYFOOTBeat around the bush
PUSSYFOOTShow timidity
PUSSYFOOTBe afraid to offend
PUSSYFOOTMove warily
PUSSYFOOTMove cautiously
PUSSYFOOTMove with caution.
PUSSYFOOTBe noncommittal: Slang.
PUSSYFOOTEquivocate: Slang.
PUSSYFOOTHedge: Slang.
PUSSYFOOTAvoid making one's position clear.
PUSSYFOOTAct cautiously or timidly: Slang.
PUSSYFOOTHedge
PUSSYFOOTAct timidly