The end of soft furnishings (8)

I believe the answer is:

curtains

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'the end' is the definition.
('curtains' can mean someone's end or demise)

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(Other definitions for curtains that I've seen before include "Window drapes in slangy ending" , "theatre equipment!" , "Window hangings" , "I run cats up the drapes" , "Hanging cloths" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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