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Vehicle left on one side behind the bus terminus (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sledge

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'bus terminus' is the definition.
'sledge' can be an answer for 'bus' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'terminus' bit.

'vehicle left on one side behind' is the wordplay.
'vehicle' becomes 'sled' (sled is a kind of vehicle).
'left on one side behind' becomes 'ge' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'sled'+'ge'='SLEDGE'

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sledge that I've seen before include "Put cricketer off" , "Make offensive remarks" , "Vehicle for travelling over snow" , "Toboggan" , "In the field, abuse" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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