A __ in the right direction (4)

I believe the answer is:

step

(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Tread - stage" , "Footprint" , "one stage of flight" , "Prefix meaning related by remarriage" , "Foot movement" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, the Newsday and the Universal.

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