What does the cryptic crossword clue "Final message is being sealed in case (6)" mean?

The definition is "case". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="… being sealed in") in VALE (synonym="“Goodbye”/final message") = VALISE; definition: "case" The answer is VALISE.

Final message is being sealed in case (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29379 | 22 Across | 2024-05-10 flower

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