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To finish up as head (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

top

'head' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'to finish up' is the wordplay.
'finish' suggests halving the letters.
'up' cut in half is 'p'.
'to'+'p'='TOP'

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for top that I've seen before include "Toy; uppermost point" , "Peak; child's toy" , "premier" , "Zenith" , "Summit or spinning toy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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