Takes off quickly (4)

I believe the answer is:

jets

(Other definitions for jets that I've seen before include "Fast airplanes" , "Water spouts or fast planes" , "Aeroplanes - Sharks rivals in "West Side Story"" , "Rapid streams of liquid or gas" .)

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

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