Crossword Genius

Absorbed by Minister, Ministry ends (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

termini

'ends' is the definition.
(terminus is a kind of end)

'absorbed by minister ministry' is the wordplay.
'absorbed by' indicates a hidden word.
'TERMINI' is hidden in the letters of 'minister ministry'.

(Other definitions for termini that I've seen before include "End points of rail or bus routes" , "Starting points, limits" , "limits of service" , "Rail, bus stations" , "End stations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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