As the crow flies (6)

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direct

'as the crow flies' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Command to be straight" , "Order; straight" , "By the shortest route" , "Aim; straight" , "Control the affairs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, The Telegraph and The Guardian.

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