What does the cryptic crossword clue "Indicate live drag demonstration's ending (7)" mean?

The definition is "Indicate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym="exist; live") + TOKE (synonym="puff on a cigarette; drag") + N (synonym="last letter of [ending] DEMONSTRATIO N") = BETOKEN; definition: "Indicate" The answer is BETOKEN.

Indicate live drag demonstration's ending (7)

Independent Cryptic #11815 | 8 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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