What does the cryptic crossword clue "After a time children’s author becoming vulgar (6)" mean?

The definition is "After". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="T") + AWDRY (synonym="The Rev W Awdry, writer of the books about Thomas the Tank Engine et al") = TAWDRY; definition: "vulgar" The answer is TAWDRY.

After a time children’s author becoming vulgar (6)

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