Last word in sporting events? (5)
I believe the answer is:
final
'last' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'word in sporting events?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'fal' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for final that I've seen before include "binding" , "The last exam or leg of competition" , "Conclusive" , "Last match in a competition" , "Concluding" .)