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Weirdo heading off for station (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rank

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This clue is a triple definition!

'weirdo heading' is the first definition.
'rank' can be an answer for 'heading' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'weirdo' bit.

'off' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'for station' is the third definition.
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(Other definitions for rank that I've seen before include "Tier; social standing" , "entertainment mogul" , "Foul - social standing" , "Row; foul" , "Row of people standing abreast" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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