What may follow "Time is of the essence" (4)

I believe the answer is:

anon

(Other definitions for anon that I've seen before include "Nameless - presently" , "Shortly; unknown" , "Immediately" , "Soon; unattributed" , "Some time soon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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