Cryptic crossword clue
On foot, little one promotes rides from friends

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PIGGYBACKS

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The straight part
We know that "rides from friends" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rides from friends = piggybacks.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PIGGYBACKS mean?

PIGGYBACKS noun
  1. A ride on somebody's back or shoulders.
  2. An act or instance of piggybacking.
PIGGYBACKS verb
  1. To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.
  2. To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge.
  3. To utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.
  4. To carry someone on the back or shoulders.
  5. To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway waggon
  6. To enter a secured area at the same time along with someone having authorized access; to tailgate

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