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Go the fast way, being smart (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fly

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This could be a double definition.

'go the fast way' is the first definition.
'fly' can be an answer for 'go' (flying is a kind of going). I'm unsure of the 'the fast way' bit.

'being smart' is the second definition.
(fly can informally mean smart or well-dressed)

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(Other definitions for fly that I've seen before include "needs to get away" , "Insect; move quickly" , "Dipterous insect" , "House insect" , "Aviate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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