Cryptic crossword solution

Pimples coming up finishes (5) cryptic crossword solution.

A reversal solution where SPOTS comes up to form STOPS, meaning finishes.

AnswerSTOPSSTOPS
Definition
finishes
Clue type
Reversal
Indicator
coming up
Enumeration
5
Confidence
medium

How the clue works

Coming up can signal a reversal, especially in a down clue. SPOTS reversed gives STOPS, which can mean finishes.

Verification steps

  1. Pimples can be SPOTS.
  2. Coming up can indicate reversal in a down clue.
  3. Reverse SPOTS to get STOPS.
  4. Synonym: STOPS can mean finishes or ends.
  5. The answer contains five letters.

Solver note

Confidence is medium because coming up is fairest when the clue is a down clue.