Burnt bit of brisket (3)

I believe the answer is:

end

(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "Cessation, conclusion" , "Bring to a conclusion" , "Final stage" , "Terminate in den" , "target" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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