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More than time one was put on to bowl? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overdue

'more than time' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'on to bowl?' is the wordplay.
'on' becomes 'over' (I've seen this in other clues).
'to bowl?' becomes 'due' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'over'+'due'='OVERDUE'

'one was put' acts as a link.
I am not very happy about this link. Some or all of it may be part of another bit of the clue.

(Other definitions for overdue that I've seen before include "Not paid at the scheduled time" , "not yet paid" , "Later than the appointed time, as for bill payment" , "Later than expected" , "Behindhand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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