Word in an "intentional" metaphor (5)

I believe the answer is:

paved

(Other definitions for paved that I've seen before include "(Ground) covered with stone or brick" , "Covered with slabs" , "Covered with flagstones" , "Covered with flat stones" , "Covered with a firm surface" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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