Cryptic crossword clue
Tame insult misfiring, given when it’s almost too late 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 7 plus 1 letter word LAST MINUTE} –

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "when it’s almost too late" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case when it’s almost too late = last minute} –.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LAST MINUTE} – mean?

LAST MINUTE} – adjective
  1. Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.

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