Slide around crabwise? (5)

I believe the answer is:

sidle

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'slide around crabwise?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'slide around' is the wordplay.
'around' indicates anagramming the letters.
'slide' anagrammed gives 'SIDLE'.

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(Other definitions for sidle that I've seen before include "Move along sideways" , "Walk furtively sideways" , "Walk stealthily" , "Make cautious progress" , "Slide (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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