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Tramp stumbles around atomic base (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

traipse

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(Other definitions for traipse that I've seen before include "long tiring walk" , "Trudge around" , "Trudge or tramp in parties" , "Tedious walk" , "Plod - trek" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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