What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pen end of sentence (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "sentence". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRISON (synonym="pen = enclosure") + TERM (synonym="end") = PRISONTERM; definition: "sentence" The answer is PRISONTERM.

Pen end of sentence (6,4)

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