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Mean finish follows one no trumps (6)

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I believe the answer is:

intend

'mean' is the definition.
('intend' can be a synonym of 'mean')

'finish follows one no trumps' is the wordplay.
'finish' becomes 'end' ('end' can be a synonym of 'finish').
'follows' says to put letters next to each other.
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'no trumps' becomes 'nt'.
'i'+'nt'='int'
'end' after 'int' is 'INTEND'.

(Other definitions for intend that I've seen before include "Mean - purpose" , "Signify" , "Aim, plan" , "Have as purpose or in mind" , "Mean; aim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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