Scramble up (7)

I believe the answer is:

clamber

(Other definitions for clamber that I've seen before include "Scramble awkwardly" , "Climb using hands and feet" , "Scale awkwardly" , "Climb awkwardly (over something)" .)

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

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