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Part of theatre finale that’s particularly welcome (7)

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I believe the answer is:

godsend

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'particularly welcome' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'part of theatre finale' is the wordplay.
'part of theatre' becomes 'gods' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'finale' becomes 'end' (the end of a story or show).
'gods'+'end'='GODSEND'

'that's' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for godsend that I've seen before include "Something very opportune" , "Welcome surprise" , "Very welcome thing" , "welcome acquisition" , "Dog's den (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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