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Being run out for a single means disaster (4)

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I believe the answer is:

ruin

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'a single means disaster' is the definition.
'ruin' can be an answer for 'disaster' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'a single means' bit.

'being run out' is the wordplay.
'being' becomes 'i' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'out' indicates putting letters inside.
'i' put into 'run' is 'RUIN'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ruin that I've seen before include "State of devastation and destruction" , "Destruction or bankruptcy" , "Wrecked building" , "Wreck" , "fall" .)

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