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One going on foot in Kansas and Alaska (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sandal

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'one going on foot' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in kansas and alaska' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'SANDAL' can be found hidden inside 'kansas and alaska'.

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(Other definitions for sandal that I've seen before include "Light open shoe" , "Casual footwear" , "Light open-toed shoe" , "Light footwear" , "Item of footwear" .)

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