Slows someone or something down or make them late (6)

I believe the answer is:

delays

(Other definitions for delays that I've seen before include "Slows down, holds back" , "Hinders; puts off" , "Stays or postponements" , "Stoppages" , "Holdups, postponements" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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