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Walk stiffly, if you follow (5)

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I believe the answer is:

stalk

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This could be a double definition.

'walk stiffly' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'you follow' is the second definition.
'stalk' can be an answer for 'follow' (stalk is a kind of follow). I'm not sure about the 'you' bit.

'if' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stalk that I've seen before include "Stem; follow" , "Follow sneakily" , "Stem of plant" , "Follow prey stealthily" , "Quietly pursue" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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