Crossword Genius

Pole back in Katowice travelled on (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rode

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'travelled on' is the definition.
'rode' can be an answer for 'travelled' (eg travelled on a horse). I'm not certain of the 'on' bit.

'pole back in katowice' is the wordplay.
'pole' becomes 'rod' (synonyms).
'back in' says to take the final letters (the 'back' of the word).
The final letter of 'katowice' is 'e'.
'rod'+'e'='RODE'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for rode that I've seen before include "Cycled" , "Went by horse" , "Travelled on the back of an animal" , "Came by bike" , "Travelled by bike" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app