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One way went on horseback then purposefully walked (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strode

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'purposefully walked' is the definition.
'strode' can be an answer for 'walked' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'purposefully' bit.

'one way went on horseback' is the wordplay.
'one way' becomes 'st' (abbreviation for street).
'went on horseback' becomes 'rode' (I've seen this before).
'st'+'rode'='STRODE'

'then' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for strode that I've seen before include "Walked fast with long steps" , "went on foot" , "Paced" , "Galumphed" .)

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