The term 'beaten track' is a phrase used to describe a route or course of action that has been taken many times before. It can also refer to a well-worn PATH or a traditional way of doing something. The crossword solutions for this term are 'RUT' (3 letters) and 'PATH' (4 letters). A RUT is a groove or furrow in the ground, usually caused by the repeated passage of a wheel or animal hoof. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation where someone is stuck in a routine or habit. A PATH is a route or track that is made by people or animals walking or running over it. It can also be used figuratively to describe a course of action or a way of life.