Winds up Lory dumped by Reynolds (4)

I believe the answer is:

ends

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'winds' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "passes away" , "Desired results" , "Some bowling" , "Finishes (could be loose or dead?)" , "Extremities" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.

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