Trussed - like boot perhaps? (5)
I believe the answer is:
laced
'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?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)