What does the cryptic crossword clue "First class single left out (4)" mean?

The definition is "First class". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ONE (synonym of "single") + PAY (synonym of "out") [deletion: "left"]; definition: "First class" The answer is AONE.

First class single left out (4)

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