The Clue
Followed one's trade (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PLIED
Tags
Notes
The answer PLIED is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
Related Clues
Carried on
Exercised
Exerted
Furnished (with)
Wielded
Worked at
Carried on, as a trade
Did work with
Employed busily
Engaged in, as a trade
Performed diligently
Practiced actively
Practiced diligently
Practiced a trade
Practiced, as a trade
Worked regularly at
Worked at steadily
Worked steadily at
Worked at, as a trade
Performed one's work
Definition
PLY as a verb:
1. (provide, supply, ply, cater) = provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
2. apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"
3. (ply, run) = travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"
4. join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric"
5. wield vigorously; "ply an axe"
6. use diligently; "ply your wits!"