What does the cryptic crossword clue "Finished after leaving examination (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "examination". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOING (synonym="leaving") + OVER (synonym="Finished") = GOINGOVER; definition: "examination" The answer is GOINGOVER.

Finished after leaving examination (5,4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16459 | 15 Down | 2020-12-02 flower

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