"Split" or "loose" follower (4)

I believe the answer is:

ends

(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Extremities" , "Destroys" , "'Goals, objectives (4)'" , "Send to conclusions" , "Rooms in bothy" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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