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The end of the road? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rome

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'the end' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of the road?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'of' could be 'o' and 'o' is found within the answer.
'road?' could be 'm' and 'm' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 're' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for rome that I've seen before include "Where to emulate the locals" , "Italian city" , "All roads lead to it" , "Italian capital (where one Ac died)" , "Spanish Steps city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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