For examination, what might follow A flat? (5)
I believe the answer is:
level
'a flat?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for level that I've seen before include "Flat and smooth" , "Even; a plane" , "Experience an evening out" , "Flatten" , "Flat, even" .)