What does the cryptic crossword clue "After time children’s author is cheap (6)" mean?

The definition is "cheap". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="T") + AWDRY (synonym="Rev W Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine et al") = TAWDRY The answer is TAWDRY.

After time children’s author is cheap (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29674 | 25 Across | 2025-04-21 flower

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