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That which is more likely to reduce speed (5)

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I believe the answer is:

haste

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'that which is more likely' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'reduce speed' is the wordplay.
'reduce' means to remove the last letter (I've seen 'reduced' mean this).
'speed' becomes 'hasten' (synonyms).
'hasten' with its last letter removed is 'HASTE'.

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(Other definitions for haste that I've seen before include "Speed, hurry" , "Rash speed" , "Urgency of action" , "Leader abandons modest" , "Speediness or rush" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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