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After hours, did get around and opened up (7)

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I believe the answer is:

dilated

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'opened up' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'after hours did get around' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'after hours' could be 'late' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'late' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'did' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for dilated that I've seen before include "Became more open" , "Made more open/wide" , "like pupils in the dark" , "Made more open" , "Opened up" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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