Charade indicator

after

“after” is a charade indicator in cryptic crosswords.

The answer is built by placing chunks next to each other in sequence. Charade indicators use the imagery of following, addition, and joining.

Clue types: Charade
Subtlety: moderate
Part of speech: adverb

Note: B after A: A comes first in answer.

Worked example

“Greatest saint after a month (4)”

Answer: MOST

Definition: "Greatest" — meaning the most of something. "month" gives MO (its common short form). "saint" gives ST (the usual abbreviation). Charade: the saint follows the month, so MO + ST. MO then ST spells MOST.

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