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Grave enthralling song at the end?! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dirge

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'grave enthralling song at the end?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'grave enthralling song at the end?' is the wordplay.
'grave' becomes 'dire' (I've seen this in another clue).
'enthralling' indicates putting letters inside.
'at the end?' indicates one should take the final letters (I've seen 'at the end' mean this).
The final letter of 'song' is 'g'.
'dire' enclosing 'g' is 'DIRGE'.

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(Other definitions for dirge that I've seen before include "Funereal hymn" , "Funeral hymn" , "No joy in this music" , "Funeral music" , "Sombre music" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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