A spot left out in a hurry (5)

I believe the answer is:

apace

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(Other definitions for apace that I've seen before include "What's quickly" , "fast" , "(Move on) swiftly" , "at high speed" , "flat out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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