The term LOPE is a type of GAIT used by horses and other animals. It is a slow, relaxed form of running that is similar to a TROT but with longer strides. The crossword solutions SPRING (6 letters), TRIP (4 letters), JOG (3 letters), GALLOP (6 letters), RUN (3 letters), TROT (4 letters), CANTER (6 letters), and GAIT (4 letters) all relate to the term LOPE in some way. SPRING is a type of GAIT that is faster than a lope, TRIP is a short journey, JOG is a type of running at a slow pace, GALLOP is a type of running that is faster than a lope, RUN is a type of running at a fast pace, TROT is a type of GAIT that is slower than a GALLOP, CANTER is a type of GAIT that is faster than a TROT, and GAIT is a term used to describe the manner in which an animal moves.