Cryptic crossword clue
Left in the morning, making quick escape 3

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

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M

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The straight part
We know that "quick escape" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quick escape = lam.
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.
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What does LAM mean?

LAM verb
  1. To beat or thrash.
  2. To flee or run away.
LAM noun
  1. The twenty-third letter of the Arabic alphabet, ل. It is preceded by ك and followed by م.

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