Drove around with Todmore (7)

I believe the answer is:

motored

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'drove' is the definition.
('motor' can be a synonym of 'drive')

'with todmore' is the wordplay.
'todmore' anagrams to 'MOTORED'.
Though, I am not clear how this is indicated.

'around' acts as a link.

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