In a cautious manner (8)

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gingerly

'in a cautious manner' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for gingerly that I've seen before include "With extreme care and delicacy" , "Showing caution" , "Cautiously (as if in pain?)" , "(Approach) in a cautious manner" , "With soft steps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, the Thinks.com and The Guardian.

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