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On way out try gin cocktail (5)

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I believe the answer is:

going

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'on way out' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'try gin cocktail' is the wordplay.
'try' becomes 'go' (both can mean an attempt).
'cocktail' is an anagram indicator.
'gin' with letters rearranged gives 'ing'.
'go'+'ing'='GOING'

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(Other definitions for going that I've seen before include "Disappearing" , "attending" , "Moving away, departing" , "(Of price) current" , "Due to leave" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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