The Clue
Walked like an expectant father (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PACED
Tags
Notes
The answer PACED is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
Related Clues
Rhythmical
Counted steps
Led the way
Measured on foot
Set an example for
Set the standard for
Set the tempo
Waited for baby?
Walked the floor
Walked nervously
Betrayed anxiety, say
Emulated an expectant father
Roughly measured (off)
Took measured steps
Walked back and forth
Walked with a certain gait
Walked with measured steps
Went back and forth
Emulated some expectant fathers
Expended some nervous energy
Stepped like an expectant father
What the awaiting father did
Wore out a maternity-room carpet
Definition
PACE as a verb:
1. walk with slow or fast paces; "He paced up and down the hall"
2. go at a pace; "The horse paced"
3. (pace, step) = measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards"
4. regulate or set the pace of; "Pace your efforts"