What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asked old singers to bolster finale (8)" mean?

The definition is "Asked". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). QUIRE (synonym="old word for choir – ‘singers’") in END (synonym="finale") = ENQUIRED; definition: "Asked" The answer is ENQUIRED.

Asked old singers to bolster finale (8)

Independent Cryptic #11899 | 11 Across | 2024-11-28 flower

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