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Having moored, was forced to be quick (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

made fast

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'having moored' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'forced to be quick' is the wordplay.
'forced' becomes 'made' (both can mean coerced).
'to be quick' becomes 'fast' (similar in meaning).
'made'+'fast'='MADE FAST'

'was' is the link.

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(Another definition for made fast that I've seen is " Tied up".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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