What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mostly tense character in Euripides, say? (3)" mean?

The definition is "character in Euripides, say". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. TAUT (synonym of "tense") [curtailing: "Mostly"]; definition: "character in Euripides, say?" The answer is TAU.

Mostly tense character in Euripides, say? (3)

Times Cryptic #27883 | 13 Across | 2021-01-25 flower

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