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Late change of direction when putting end to old battle (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overdue

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'late' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for overdue that I've seen before include "Do revue after the appointed time" , "Remaining unpaid after the scheduled time" , "Later than expected" , "after the time specified" , "unsettled" .)

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