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Faster way to harass with missiles (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strafe

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'harass with missiles' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'faster way' is the wordplay.
'faster' anagrams to 'STRAFE'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'to' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for strafe that I've seen before include "Attack with machine-guns from the air" , "Bombard" , "Rake with machine-gun fire" , "bombing raid" , "Attack with machine guns or cannon from a low-flying plane" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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