What does the cryptic crossword clue "After time Austen novel brings complaint (7)" mean?

The definition is "complaint". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AUSTEN (synonym="AUSTEN") + T (synonym="time") = TETANUS; definition: "complaint" The answer is TETANUS.

After time Austen novel brings complaint (7)

Times Cryptic #28577 | 23 Across | 2023-04-14 flower

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