The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AMBLED
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More clues leading to the result AMBLED
- Proceeded casually — risked losing the lead
- Took constitutional risk, heading off Democrat
- Australian doctor was first, having walked slowly
- A maiden showed signs of injury and proceeded slowly
- Walked slowly, heading away from bet
- Walked before noon, then ran
- What leisurely walker did — risked going topless
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The straight part
We know that "Proceeded casually" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proceeded casually = ambled.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AMBLED mean?
AMBLED verb- To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.
- Of a quadruped: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.