What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fears the end of combined studies (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fears". The wordplay uses charade, parts. D (last letter of "combined") + READS (synonym of "studies") [last letter: "end"]; definition: "Fears" The answer is DREADS.

Fears the end of combined studies (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25156 | 19 Across | 2010-11-01 flower

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