What does the cryptic crossword clue "Finding record's finished? Then ask why (9)" mean?

The definition is "Finding". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DISC (abbreviation="record's") + OVER (synonym="finished?") + Y (abbreviation="why") = DISCOVERY; definition: "Finding" The answer is DISCOVERY.

Finding record's finished? Then ask why (9)

Guardian Cryptic #27739 | 10 Across | 2019-02-08 flower

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