The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word SHORT CUT
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More clues leading to the result SHORT CUT
- Time-saving tip that’s not so hairy?
- Bob's one for more efficient method
- Easier way to get a number one?
- Way that saves time for Bob, perhaps
- Convenient route to get copper?
- Quicker way – that’s a soldier’s style?
- Quick way to get to number 1?
- Time-saver for curt host, perhaps
- Yell about critic oddly finding a quicker route
- Easier way to produce crop
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The straight part
We know that "Time-saving tip" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case time-saving tip = short cut.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHORT CUT mean?
SHORT CUT noun- A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
- A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
- (in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
- A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.