Cryptic crossword clue
Countdown to blast-off leaving area, not yet having got to one? 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word PRE

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The straight part
We know that "not yet having got to one" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not yet having got to one = pre.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PRE mean?

PRE preposition
  1. Before (something significant).
PRE noun
  1. Precum, Cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.
PRE verb
  1. To precum, to pre-ejaculate.
PRE noun
  1. A preparty.

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