What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fifty entering card game at the same time (6)" mean?

The definition is "at the same time". The wordplay uses charade, container. L (synonym of "Fifty") + WHIST (synonym of "card game") [container: "entering"]; definition: "at the same time" The answer is WHILST.

Fifty entering card game at the same time (6)

Guardian Cryptic #24154 | 9 Across | 2007-08-13 flower

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