Will teams net shot before time? (9)
I believe the answer is:
testament
'will' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'teams net shot before time?' is the wordplay.
'shot' is an anagram indicator.
'before' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'time?' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'teams'+'net'='teamsnet'
'teamsnet' anagrammed gives 'testamen'.
'testamen'+'t'='TESTAMENT'
(Other definitions for testament that I've seen before include "evidence" , "Proof" , "books, with 1a [OLD]" , "Will or solemn declaration" , "Witness" .)