Crossword Genius

Away clubs flat? Not hard to get result! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outcome

'result' is the definition.
(I know that result can be written as outcome)

'away clubs flat? not hard' is the wordplay.
'away' becomes 'out' (synonyms).
'clubs' becomes 'c' (abbreviation used in card games such as bridge).
'flat?' becomes 'home' (flat is a type of home or residence).
'not' is a deletion indicator.
'hard' becomes 'h' (abbreviation used in pencil classifications).
'home' with 'h' removed is 'ome'.
'out'+'c'+'ome'='OUTCOME'

'to get' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for outcome that I've seen before include "Cute moo (anag.)" , "Consequence, upshot" , "Denouement" , "answer" , "End result" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app