Hit a slick patch, maybe (7)

I believe the answer is:

skidded

(Other definitions for skidded that I've seen before include "lost purchase on the road" , "Slid uncontrollably" , "Made slip" , "Slid out of control" .)

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

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