What does the cryptic crossword clue "Match ends of telomere in germ cell (6)" mean?

The definition is "germ cell". The wordplay uses charade, parts. GAME (synonym of "Match") + TE (middle of "telomere") [outer letters: "ends"]; definition: "germ cell" The answer is GAMETE.

Match ends of telomere in germ cell (6)

Times Cryptic #29006 | 25 Across | 2024-08-27 flower

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