Afterwards from both ends (4)
I believe the answer is:
then
'afterwards' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'from both ends' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'THEN' is hidden in the letters of 'both ends'.
(Other definitions for then that I've seen before include "Consequently" , "Once upon a time" , "Afterwards - as a result" , "soon?" , "At that time; next" .)