What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spike Milligan's finale: to be ill (4)" mean?

The definition is "Spike". The wordplay uses charade, parts. N (last letter of "Milligan's") + AIL (synonym of "be ill") [last letter: "finale:"]; definition: "Spike" The answer is NAIL.

Spike Milligan's finale: to be ill (4)

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