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Chaser made off on foot, where one's fallen (6)

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I believe the answer is:

arches

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'off on foot where one's fallen' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'chaser made' is the wordplay.
'made' indicates an anagram.
'chaser' anagrammed gives 'ARCHES'.

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(Other definitions for arches that I've seen before include "Curved under-parts of the feet" , "Extends across" , "Features of bridges or feet" , "Found on feet and bridges" , "(Cat) stretches (back)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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