What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time for conclusion of hopeless complaint (5)" mean?

The definition is "complaint". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. T (synonym of "Time") + BLEAK (synonym of "hopeless") [deletion: "conclusion of"]; definition: "complaint" The answer is BLEAT.

Time for conclusion of hopeless complaint (5)

Times Cryptic #28797 | 26 Across | 2023-12-27 flower

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