What does the cryptic crossword clue "Back final runner clearing the last at Perth (7)" mean?

The definition is "Back". The wordplay uses a deletion. END (synonym="=final, last") + ORSE (synonym="=runner; “clearing last (=last letter") = ENDORSE; definition: "Back" The answer is ENDORSE.

Back final runner clearing the last at Perth (7)

Independent Cryptic #11927 | 11 Across | 2024-12-31 flower

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