Prate (anag) — come to the point? (5)

I believe the answer is:

taper

(Other definitions for taper that I've seen before include "Thin candle, spill" , "Get narrower towards end" , "Get thinner towards the end" , "Waxed spill" , "Prate (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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