What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put up with long day — unpleasant conclusion! (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "unpleasant conclusion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STICK (synonym="put up") + YEN (synonym="long") + D (synonym="day") = STICKY END; definition: "— unpleasant conclusion!" The answer is STICKY END.

Put up with long day — unpleasant conclusion! (6,3)

Times Cryptic #28613 | 29 Across | 2023-05-26 flower

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