One way to come out (5)

I believe the answer is:

ahead

(Other definitions for ahead that I've seen before include "In the lead, in advance" , "Forward - in front" , "Forwards" , "What's down the road" , "likely to win?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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