Crossword Genius

Consequences following male with battered hat (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aftermath

'consequences' is the definition.
(the aftermath of something is its consequences)

'following male with battered hat' is the wordplay.
'following' becomes 'after' (following can mean after or as a result of).
'male' becomes 'm' (common abbreviation).
'with' says to put letters next to each other.
'battered' indicates anagramming the letters.
'hat' anagrammed gives 'ath'.
'after'+'m'+'ath'='AFTERMATH'

(Other definitions for aftermath that I've seen before include "Consequential circumstances" , "Frame that in following events" , "Outcome of being at the farm" , "Consequences of an unpleasant event" , "Subsequent circumstances" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.