Any way but north, or so it's said (3)
I believe the answer is:
sew
'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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)