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In conclusion, boss rules roost ultimately (6)

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I believe the answer is:

result

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'in conclusion' is the definition.
'result' can be an answer for 'conclusion' (result is a kind of conclusion). I am unsure of the 'in' bit.

'boss rules roost ultimately' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
an anagram of 'rules' is 'resul' which is present in the answer.
A single letter 't' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for result that I've seen before include "Effect of lustre" , "Consequence or effect" , "Verdict" , "Final outcome" , "Rustle (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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