Hike en masse (5 letters)

{ Answer }

TROOP

{ Related Clues }

Band
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Flock
March
Outfit
Army unit
Base unit
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Beard group
Body of soldiers
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Cavalry unit
Go as a group
Go as a throng
Kind of carrier
March along
March (through)
Scout group
Scout unit
Scouting group
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Boy Scout unit
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{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer TROOP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.

{ Definition }

TROOP as a noun:

1. a group of soldiers

2. a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company

3. (troop, scout troop, scout group) = a unit of girl or boy scouts

4. (troop, flock) = an orderly crowd; "a troop of children"

TROOP as a verb:

1. (parade, troop, promenade) = march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the street"

2. move or march as if in a crowd; "They children trooped into the room"