Dash north to translate symbols (9)

I believe the answer is:

shorthand

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'dash north to translate symbols' is the definition.
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'dash north to translate' is the wordplay.
'to translate' indicates anagramming the letters.
'dash'+'north'='dashnorth'
'dashnorth' with letters rearranged gives 'SHORTHAND'.

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(Other definitions for shorthand that I've seen before include "Recorded words" , "Method of abbreviated writing" , "aid to office work?" , "Rapid writing language" , "writing style" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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