The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HOOFED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

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What does HOOFED mean?
HOOFED verb- To trample with hooves.
- To walk.
- To dance, especially as a professional.
- (football (soccer)) To kick, especially to kick a football a long way downfield with little accuracy.
- Having a hoof or hooves.