Afterwards from both ends (4)

I believe the answer is:

then

'afterwards' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'from both ends' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'THEN' can be found hidden inside 'both ends'.

(Other definitions for then that I've seen before include "Consequently" , "Once upon a time" , "Afterwards - as a result" , "soon?" , "At that time; next" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.

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