Afterwards from both ends (4)
I believe the answer is:
then
'afterwards' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'from both ends' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within 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" .)