Mob means one takes this route on ship (7)

I believe the answer is:

gangway

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'ship' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'mob means' is the wordplay.
'mob' becomes 'gang' (synonyms).
'means' becomes 'way' (synonyms).
'gang'+'way'='GANGWAY'

'one takes this route on' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for gangway that I've seen before include "Way to board ship" , "means to secure passage on ship" , "Aisle between seats" , "part of ship" , "Aisle; ship access" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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