Times Jumbo Cryptic 1166 by Tango

1st September 2015, 11:58

Last one.

52a Afterwards briefly gets on in theatre (3,6)

I have T?E/ ?O?R?S

The boards?

I can't parse that though.

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1st September 2015, 11:59

Yes - it's just The(n)/afterwards (ie briefy, the word is cut short) + Boards, gets on.

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1st September 2015, 11:59

I have a parsing, but it is a poor clue if I'm right

Afterwards - THEN, "briefly" THE(n)
BOARDS - gets on

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1st September 2015, 12:01

afterwards=the(n)
boards=gets on eg a train

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1st September 2015, 12:02

Thanks all. Set my mind at rest.

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