The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 58: Tramp around area of land obtained outside (6)

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A clue to TOERAG.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Neither "obtained" nor "outside" seem to make much sense here
2.Surface not special enough to justify obscure 'are'
3.ARE is a usage that I really don't like.