Something foxy to do in a down-to-earth way (6)

I believe the answer is:

burrow

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'earth way' is the definition.
'burrow' can be an answer for 'earth' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'way' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for burrow that I've seen before include "Dig underground" , "Dig into the ground like a rabbit" , "Hole dug by a rabbit" , "Tunnel; animal shelter" , "Animal's hole in the ground" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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