Cryptic crossword clue
Almost loveless marriage within tribe — directions for closing stages 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENDGAMES

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What does ENDGAMES mean?

ENDGAMES noun
  1. The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left.
  2. The final stage of a game of bridge, when there are few cards left.
  3. The final stage of an extended process or course of events, especially with the implication of the imminent realization of a masterful strategy or plan.
  4. The gameplay available in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game for players who have completed all of the preset challenges.

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