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Give conclusion: that hurts! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endow

'give' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'conclusion that hurts' is the wordplay.
'conclusion' becomes 'end' (end is a kind of conclusion).
'that hurts' becomes 'ow'.
'end'+'ow'='ENDOW'

(Other definitions for endow that I've seen before include "Provide with a permanent income - perhaps a college" , "Present with a source of income" , "Woden (anag.)" , "Give qualities or abilities to" , "Settle permanent income on" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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