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Transport to go too fast, not quietly: take time instead (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steed

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'transport' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'go too fast not quietly take time instead' is the wordplay.
'go too fast' becomes 'speed' (I've seen this in another clue).
'not' suggests deleting specific letters.
'quietly' becomes 'p' (musical symbol).
'take' is an insertion indicator.
'time instead' becomes 't' (abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'instead' bit.).
'speed' with 'p' taken out is 'seed'.
'seed' going around 't' is 'STEED'.

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for steed that I've seen before include "A mount (poet.)" , "Stallion" , "ride" , "Literary term for horse" , "Trusty horse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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