Take one to get there faster (8)

I believe the answer is:

shortcut

(Other definitions for shortcut that I've seen before include "Quicker route" , "quicker way" , "Number one" , "route for saving time" , "more direct route" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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