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It's just more of what the fans asked for in the end (6)

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I believe the answer is:

encore

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'end' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for encore that I've seen before include "Extra item at end of concert" , "Cry for repeat performance" , "Call to perform again" , "Play or sing it again" , "Repeated performance demanded by an audience" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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