Australian truck silent, heading off (3)
I believe the answer is:
ute
'australian truck' is the definition.
'ute' can be an answer for 'truck' (Australian abbreviation for utility vehicle). I'm not sure about the 'australian' bit.
'silent heading off' is the wordplay.
'silent' becomes 'mute' (synonyms).
'heading off' means to remove the first letter.
'mute' with its first letter taken off is 'UTE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for ute that I've seen is " Aussie truck".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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