What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time involving checks of wild animals following death (7)" mean?

The definition is "Time involving checks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="death") + GAME (synonym="wild animals") = ENDGAME; definition: "Time involving checks" The answer is ENDGAME.

Time involving checks of wild animals following death (7)

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