Run easily

LOPE

Think of how a horse moves when it’s not quite galloping but faster than trotting.

"Run easily" hints at a smooth, relaxed way of moving faster than a walk but slower than a sprint. The answer "LOPE" fits because it describes that effortless, bounding gait—often used for horses but also people. There’s no wordplay here; it’s a straightforward definition where "lope" directly matches the idea of easy running. Think of a horse moving with long, graceful strides.