Cryptic crossword clue
Climax ends performances

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

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The straight part
We know that "performances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case performances = comedies.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COMEDIES mean?

COMEDIES noun
  1. A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.
  2. A light, amusing play with a happy ending.
  3. (Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).
  4. A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.
  5. The genre of such works.
  6. Entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance.
  7. The art of composing comedy.
  8. A humorous event.

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