Furrow in a dirt road (3)

I believe the answer is:

rut

(Other definitions for rut that I've seen before include "Deep track or tedious routine" , "Groove or furrow - don't get into one" , "Wheel-furrow" , "Channel" , "Tedious procedure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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