Swerving shot from service last in game (5)

I believe the answer is:

masse

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'swerving shot' is the definition.
'masse' can be an answer for 'shot' (masse is a kind of shot). I am not sure about the 'swerving' bit.

'service last in game' is the wordplay.
'service' becomes 'mass' (religious service).
'last in' suggests the final letters.
The final letter of 'game' is 'e'.
'mass'+'e'='MASSE'

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for masse that I've seen before include "Swerving snooker stroke" , "'En ..., all together (5)'" , "Swerve shot at billiards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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