In the morning I depart for friend overseas (5)

I believe the answer is:

amigo

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'friend overseas' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'in the morning i depart' is the wordplay.
'in the morning' becomes 'am' (AM on a clock).
'depart' becomes 'go' (synonyms).
'am'+'i'+'go'='AMIGO'

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for amigo that I've seen before include "friend abroad" , "buddy abroad?" , "Friend, comrade" , "Pal from Madrid?" , "Mexican's mate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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