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Left a bit indeed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

departed

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'left' is the definition.
('depart' can be a synonym of 'leave')

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for departed that I've seen before include "Went - dead" , "Quit" , "Left, went away" , "completely breathless" , "Left -- late" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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