What does the cryptic crossword clue "‘Close’, ‘termination’ and finally - this? (3)" mean?

The definition is "- this?". The wordplay uses acrostic. last letters of "'Close', 'termination' and" = END; definition: "- this?" The answer is END.

‘Close’, ‘termination’ and finally - this? (3)

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