What does the cryptic crossword clue "As afterthought, after a moment one straightens elbow (7)" mean?

The definition is "one straightens elbow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRICE (synonym="a moment") + PS (synonym="afterthought") = TRICEPS; definition: "one straightens elbow" The answer is TRICEPS.

As afterthought, after a moment one straightens elbow (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29097 | 20 Down | 2023-06-15 flower

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