Ahead in time (3)

I believe the answer is:

off

(Other definitions for off that I've seen before include "Spoiled; unavailable" , "Rancid or not in operation" , "Far from fresh" , "Fielding side" , "Disappointing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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