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The end of the said potty is missing (5)

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I believe the answer is:

death

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'the end' is the definition.
(the end of a life)

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(Other definitions for death that I've seen before include "Loss of life" , "Last moment of existence" , "Hated (anag) -- expiry" , "The grim reaper" , "Cessation of life" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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