What does the cryptic crossword clue "One who held up Heaven gets time in the end (6)" mean?

The definition is "end". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ATLAS (synonym="in Greek mythology, ATLAS was the Titan who held up the heavens on his shoulders") + T (synonym="time") = ATLAST; definition: "in the end" The answer is ATLAST.

One who held up Heaven gets time in the end (6)

Independent Cryptic #11647 | 9 Across | 2024-02-08 flower

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