In leaf, can be grand at last (6)

I believe the answer is:

finale

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'last' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in leaf can be grand at' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'can be' indicates anagramming the letters.
'grand at' becomes 'in' (I am not sure about the 'grand' bit.).
'leaf' is an anagram of 'fale'.
'fale' placed around 'in' is 'FINALE'.

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(Other definitions for finale that I've seen before include "Conclusion of a performance" , "Last section of a musical composition" , "When it's grand, it's the last scene" , "Last song etc" , "Last act, movement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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