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As cads, theyre trodden underfoot (5)

Ross

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heels

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(Other definitions for heels that I've seen before include "Blackguards in shoes?" , "Parts of shoes" , "Take to them and run away" , "Cobbler does this" , "Foot parts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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