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Trussed - like boot perhaps? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laced

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'trussed like boot' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for laced that I've seen before include "Like some shoes" , "Tied firmly" , "with extra spirit" , "Oxford will always be" , "Drinks may be" .)

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