Related Clues:

• "Rudolph the Red-___ Reindeer"
• Defeated by a tiny margin
• Forced with a crowbar
• Nudged, like a horse
• Heard a number of lions became inquisitive
• Snooped? No - spied - that's not very good
• Heard a group of lions and was inquisitive
• Edged to a photo-finish victory?
• Just got into the lead
• Made intrusive enquiries
• Man getting leg over proceeded cautiously
• Started judging wine, say, and proceeded slowly
• Speaking of sin was impertinent
• Numbers given to journalist, moved forward slowly
• Moved slowly upwards, thus gaining access into shelter