Conclude

END

"Hint: It's the final part of a story or the last letter in "friend." (This hint guides the solver by providing a common context where "end" is used and a subtle wordplay hint without directly stating the answer.)"

The clue "Conclude" is a straightforward definition clue, where the answer directly means the same as the clue. "End" is a synonym for "conclude," as both words mean to finish or bring something to a close. There is no wordplay or hidden meaning in this case—it’s a simple, direct definition.