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‘Close’, ‘termination’ and finally - this? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

end

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'this?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'close termination and finally' is the wordplay.
'finally' suggests the final letters.
The last letters of 'close termination and' are 'END'.

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(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "'Finish, cease (3)'" , "Finish, wind up" , "For Chelsea or Villa, it's a" , "SECOND PART OF 10" , "Conclusion or purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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