A More Direct Alternative Route

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fauna and Flora, Group 173, Puzzle 5 (Retrogressive Succession).

Question is: A More Direct Alternative Route

and the answer is: SHORTCUT

Word Meaning:

SHORTCUT — A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.

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