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This way of getting high could predate LSD craze (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stepladder

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'this way of getting high' is the definition.
'stepladder' can be an answer for 'way' (stepladder is a kind of way). I'm unsure of the rest of the definition.

'predate lsd craze' is the wordplay.
'craze' indicates an anagram.
'predate'+'lsd'='predatelsd'
'predatelsd' anagrammed gives 'STEPLADDER'.

'could' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stepladder that I've seen before include "piece of equipment" , "Help for climber" , "Portable means of ascent" , "Painter's mate" , "Portable climbing aid" .)

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