Crossword Genius

Time for blokes, perhaps, to cope (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

manage

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

'cope' is the definition.
(both can mean to get by)

'time for blokes perhaps' is the wordplay.
'time' becomes 'age' (an age is a period of time).
'for' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (I've seen this in other clues).
'blokes perhaps' becomes 'man' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'age' after 'man' is 'MANAGE'.

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for manage that I've seen before include "Take responsibility for" , "Take control" , "Run (eg, company)" , "Handle, oversee" , "Control, direct, run" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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.