Word before time or tire (5)

I believe the answer is:

spare

(Other definitions for spare that I've seen before include "This tyre is for emergencies" , "Thin; elegantly simple" , "Don't use" , "Additional; thin" , "Thin; surplus" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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