Crossword Genius

Purchased a branch on time (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bought

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'purchased' is the definition.
('buy' can be a synonym of 'purchase')

'a branch on time' is the wordplay.
'a branch' becomes 'bough' (bough is a kind of branch).
'on time' becomes 't' (abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'on' bit.).
'bough'+'t'='BOUGHT'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bought that I've seen before include "Obtained" , "paid for" , "Purchased" , "Puchased" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app