The Clue
Trod (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STEPPED
Tags
Notes
The answer STEPPED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
STEP as a verb:
1. shift or move by taking a step; "step back"
2. (step, tread) = put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake"
3. cause (a computer) to execute a single command
4. (mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat) = treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
5. furnish with steps; "The architect wants to step the terrace"
6. move with one's feet in a specific manner; "step lively"
7. walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; "step over to the blackboard"
8. place (a ship's mast) in its step
9. (pace, step) = measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards"
10. move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps"