Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates Crossword Clue

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Running ___, essential footgear for Usain Bolt's sport that evolved from a spiked sneaker to one with carbon-fiber plates Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel’s rotation
2. U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse’s hoof
(verb)
1. furnish with shoes

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FOOTGEAR (noun)
1. covering for a person’s feet
ESSENTIAL (noun)
1. anything indispensable
ESSENTIAL (adjective)
1. of the greatest importance
2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

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14. The ___ of Capri

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16. Much ___ About Nothing, 1993 Michael Keaton film

17. "Old Town Road" rapper ___ Nas X

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24. "From ___ Z" (entirely): 2 wds.

25. Social media suffix

27. Frosts a cake, say

31. Chuckle in a DM: Abbr.

32. Suffix added to "lemon" for a sweet sip

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34. ___ skills (interpersonal skills)

36. ___ pal (female buddy)

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48. The "E" in B.C.E

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7. '___ are red, violets are blue . . .'

8. ___ and groan

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10. ___ and cons (advantages and disadvantages)

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