The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word JOGGED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result JOGGED
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The straight part
We know that "Took exercise/reminded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case took exercise/reminded = jogged.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 JOGGED mean?
JOGGED verb- To push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt.
- To shake, stir or rouse.
- To walk or ride forward with a jolting pace; to move at a heavy pace, trudge; to move on or along.
- (exercise) To move at a pace between walking and running, to run at a leisurely pace.
- To cause to move at an energetic trot.
- To straighten stacks of paper by lightly tapping against a flat surface.