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Takes a high way (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flies

(Other definitions for flies that I've seen before include "Insects; goes quickly" , "Trouser zip area -- travels through the air" , "Insects; passes swiftly" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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