What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree’s end of life? Axe (4)" mean?

The definition is "Axe". The wordplay uses charade, parts. FIR (synonym of "Tree's") + E (last letter of "life?") [last letter: "end"]; definition: "Axe" The answer is FIRE.

Tree’s end of life? Axe (4)

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