Cryptic crossword clue
Lacking partner having spent too long on shelf? 3-2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word OUT-OF-DATE

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Crossword Answer definitions

OUT-OF-DATE adjective
  1. Alternative form of out of date

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