Finished on time as it was inclined to do (6)
I believe the answer is:
tended
'finished on time as it was inclined to do' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'finished on time as' is the wordplay.
'finished' becomes 'ended' (similar in meaning).
'on' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'time as' becomes 't' (abbreviation. I am not sure about the 'as' bit.).
'ended' put after 't' is 'TENDED'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tended that I've seen before include "Nursed" , "Took care of or leant towards" , "Had leaning toward, or looke after" , "Took care of, had certain inclination" , "Cared for or looked after" .)