Cryptic crossword clue
Subsequently dealt with awful threat — free! 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word THEREAFTER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
T
H
E
R
E
A
F
T
E
R

Buddy explains!

The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does THEREAFTER mean?

THEREAFTER adverb
  1. After that, from then on; thenceforth.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations