Use before anyone else (4)

I believe the answer is:

coin

(Other definitions for coin that I've seen before include "Invent (a new word)" , "Metal used as money" , "Mint" , "Metal money disc" , "Metal piece of money" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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