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Is a sign of the Left extremity (7)

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I believe the answer is:

portend

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'is a sign' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'left extremity' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'port' (left side of a ship - opposite of starboard).
'extremity' becomes 'end' (end is a kind of extremity).
'port'+'end'='PORTEND'

'of the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for portend that I've seen before include "Omen" , "forecast" , "Be a sign of something to come" , "Threaten" , "Give warning" .)

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