The last of the matches (5)
I believe the answer is:
final
This clue could be a double definition.
'the last' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'matches' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'of the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for final that I've seen before include "Not to be altered" , "The last exam or leg of competition" , "Last in a series of games or contests" , "Coming at the end" , "Like one's journey to cemetery" .)