As a consequence, then, censor restricts it (5)
I believe the answer is:
hence
'as a consequence' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'then censor restricts it' is the wordplay.
'HENCE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hence that I've seen before include "From this place or time" , "As a consequence" , "Thus" , "Therefore, consequently" , "For this reason; in the future" .)