Quick way to reach new pet's abode (9)

I believe the answer is:

speedboat

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'quick way' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'new pet's abode' is the wordplay.
'new' indicates an anagram.
'pets'+'abode'='petsabode'
'petsabode' is an anagram of 'SPEEDBOAT'.

'to reach' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for speedboat that I've seen before include "swift craft" , "High-speed vessel" , "A fast motor vessel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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