End is near (5)

I believe the answer is:

I believe this is a double definition.

'end' is the first definition.
(close can mean the closing part of something)

'is near' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for close that I've seen before include "Near - conclusion" , "Dense; nearby" , "Heavy" , "Shut - sultry" , "Complete, a deal or case say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Sun.

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