What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thomas was this time put in taxi after party (7)" mean?

The definition is "Thomas". The wordplay uses charade, container. T (synonym of "time") + UBER (synonym of "taxi") + DO (abbreviation of "party") [container: "put in"]; definition: "Thomas" The answer is DOUBTER.

Thomas was this time put in taxi after party (7)

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