It's one way to get in (9)

I believe the answer is:

turnstile

(Other definitions for turnstile that I've seen before include "Control for spectators' entry" , "gateway" , "Means of regulating passage" , "Mechanical entry gate" , "Admission gate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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