Word on an illuminated sign (4)

I believe the answer is:

exit

(Other definitions for exit that I've seen before include "farewell!" , "Relinquish the lead" , "Means of egress" , "Way to leave" , "Way out sign" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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