One possibly late taking off? (4)

I believe the answer is:

teal

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'one possibly late taking off?' is the definition.
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'one possibly late' is the wordplay.
'one possibly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'late' anagrammed gives 'TEAL'.

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(Other definitions for teal that I've seen before include "bird" , "Bluish shade of green" , "Duck; greenish-blue colour" , "Type of duck" , "Variety of small ducks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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