After a time, bristly snout goes in here? (6)
I believe the answer is:
trough
'bristly snout goes in here?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'after a time' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'time' could be 't' (abbreviation) and 't' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'rough' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trough that I've seen before include "Long container for animals' food or drink" , "Gutter; depression" , "Water manger" , "Farm food container" , "period when little is achieved" .)