Cryptic crossword clue
Pet taking kitten’s lead, to move with stealth 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SKULK

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The straight part
We know that "move with stealth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case move with stealth = skulk.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SKULK mean?

SKULK noun
  1. A group of foxes.
  2. A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
  3. The act of skulking.
  4. One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.
SKULK verb
  1. To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
  2. To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
  3. To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

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