This path is well-trodden (6)
I believe the answer is:
beaten
(Other definitions for beaten that I've seen before include "Defeated like whisked egg" , "Defeated or overcome" , "Worsted" , "Vanquished" , "Well-trodden" .)
I believe the answer is:
beaten
(Other definitions for beaten that I've seen before include "Defeated like whisked egg" , "Defeated or overcome" , "Worsted" , "Vanquished" , "Well-trodden" .)