The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LATECOMERS
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The straight part
We know that "Delayed arrivals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delayed arrivals = latecomers.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LATECOMERS mean?
LATECOMERS noun- One who has arrived comparatively recently.
- One who arrived late.