What does the cryptic crossword clue "Direct approach secures answer immediately (12)" mean?

The definition is "immediately". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). STRAIGHT (synonym="Direct") + A (first_letter="approach") + WAY (synonym="answer") = STRAIGHTAWAY; definition: "immediately" The answer is STRAIGHTAWAY.

Direct approach secures answer immediately (12)

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