Cryptic crossword clue
Geoff sat out in the wings 3-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word OFF STAGE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result OFF STAGE

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The straight part
We know that "in the wings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in the wings = off stage.
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 OFF STAGE mean?

OFF STAGE adjective
  1. Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.
  2. Of, or relating to the private life of a celebrity.
OFF STAGE adverb
  1. Taking place offstage (as above)

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