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Sat possibly on horse? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

astride

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(Other definitions for astride that I've seen before include "With a leg on both sides" , "Passing across" , "Not side saddle" , "With one leg on either side, as sitting on horse" , "With legs stretched apart - tirades (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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