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Afterwards from both ends (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

then

'afterwards' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'from both ends' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'THEN' can be found hidden inside '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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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