Difficult times in Crete ensued (5)
I believe the answer is:
teens
'difficult times' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to time as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in crete ensued' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TEENS' is hidden in the letters of 'crete ensued'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for teens that I've seen before include "Adolescent years" , "Between 12 and 20" , "seven-year period" , "Adolescence" , "Years 13-19" .)