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Any way but north, or so it's said (3)

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I believe the answer is:

sew

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'any way but north' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'so it's said' is the wordplay.
'it's said' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'so' sounds like 'SEW'.

'or' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sew that I've seen before include "Use a needle and thread" , "Fasten with needle and thread" , "Do some needlework" , "Make stitches" , "Stitch with needle and thread" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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