What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female bears worn-out in ceremonies at the end? (9)" mean?

The definition is "end?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TRITE (synonym="TRITE") in LASS (synonym="LASS") = LASTRITES; definition: "end?" The answer is LASTRITES.

Female bears worn-out in ceremonies at the end? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11950 | 9 Across | 2025-01-27 flower

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