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The latest possible moment when secondary school starts (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

high time

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'the latest possible moment' is the definition.
'high time' can be an answer for 'moment' (high time is a kind of moment). I'm unsure of the 'the latest possible' bit.

'when secondary school starts' is the wordplay.
'when' becomes 'time' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'secondary school' becomes 'high' (high is a kind of secondary school).
'starts' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'time' put after 'high' is 'HIGH TIME'.

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(Other definitions for high time that I've seen before include "'The latest possible moment (4,4)'" , "Beyond the proper hour, but not too late - check lofty clock" , "long overdue" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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