Answer: slunk

AnswerCrossword Clue
SLUNK

Stole (away)

SLUNK

Exited red-faced, with "away"

SLUNK

Moved like a coward

SLUNK
Moved furtively
SLUNK
Moved warily
SLUNKCrept away furtively.
SLUNKCrept furtively away.
SLUNKStole along quietly.
SLUNKCrept away.
SLUNKMoved furtively.
SLUNKLurked.
SLUNKSneaked.
SLUNKCrept
SLUNKLurked
SLUNKSkulked
SLUNKSneaked
SLUNKHardly strutted
SLUNKMade a red-faced exit
SLUNKCrept furtively