Behind time (5)
'behind time' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for belated that I've seen before include "After the proper time" , "Coming too late" , "Coming after time" , "Bleated, being overdue" , "Bleated, being too late" .)
'behind time' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for tardy that I've seen before include "Dilatory" , "Belated" , "Rather late" , "Late; sluggish" , "Behindhand" .)