Steps that may be taken (6)

I believe the answer is:

ladder

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'steps' is the definition.
(ladder is a kind of steps)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ladder that I've seen before include "Household climbing device or hole in stocking" , "Climbing aid" , "Household climbing device or tear in stocking" , "1 [UNLUCKY FOR SOME]" , "A fire-fighter may use one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.

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