Toward the end is a phrase that is used to describe something that is happening near the conclusion of an event or process. In this crossword, the solutions for the term are 'LATTER' (6 letters) and 'LATE' (4 letters). LATTER is an adjective that means 'coming after all others in time or order' while LATE is an adjective that means 'happening or done after the expected or usual time'. Both words can be used to describe something that is occurring near the end of a timeline.