Close of business?

INC

Think of the three letters often seen after a company’s name in the corporate world.

"Close of business?" is a play on the abbreviation "INC," short for "incorporated," which often appears at the end of a company's name. The clue hints at the end (or "close") of a business name, where "INC" typically sits. It’s a clever way to turn a common corporate suffix into a literal answer for "close." The pun relies on interpreting "close" as both a position (the end) and a synonym for shutting down.