What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spur for one mostly departed (3,2)" mean?

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Spur for one mostly departed (3,2)

Times Cryptic #28876 | 18 Across | 2024-03-28

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but the brilliant team at Times for the Times have:

EG(for one), then GONE(departed) minus the last letter

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