What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smooth quiet way (5)" mean?

The definition is "Smooth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="quiet") + LANE (synonym="way") = PLANE; definition: "Smooth" The answer is PLANE.

Smooth quiet way (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16761 | 15 Down | 2022-01-28 flower

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