What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask the mad criminal for final impression (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "final impression". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASKTHEMAD ("Ask the mad") [anagram: "criminal"] = DEATHMASK; definition: "final impression" The answer is DEATHMASK.

Ask the mad criminal for final impression (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29328 | 13 Across | 2024-03-12 flower

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