What does the cryptic crossword clue "Accompanying opening line — or after it? (5)" mean?

The definition is "after it?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AND (synonym="accompanying") in RY (synonym="line") = RANDY; definition: "after it?" The answer is RANDY.

Accompanying opening line — or after it? (5)

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