It may have a down side (9)

I believe the answer is:

escalator

(Other definitions for escalator that I've seen before include "financial clause" , "the easy way up" , "Moving staircase" , "nonstop flight" , "Moving stairway" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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