Someone on the way out ? (5)

I believe the answer is:

goner

(Other definitions for goner that I've seen before include "toast" , "Dead duck" , "Person beyond saving" , "Person beyond help" , "Something beyond any chance of recovery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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