Thumb a lift (9)

I believe the answer is:

hitchhike

(Other definitions for hitchhike that I've seen before include "Travel by free lifts" , "get lift?" , "Walk with help of free rides" , "Cadge a lift" , "Eschew public transport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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