| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HIGHTIME | Almost too late. |
| ATTHELASTSECOND | Almost too late |
| WITHNOTIMETOSPARE | Almost late |
| BARELYUNDERTHEWIRE | Almost late |
| INTHENICKOFTIME | Almost late |
| JUSTBEFOREDEADLINE | Almost late |
| NOTAMOMENTTOOSOON | Almost late |
| ATTHELASTMINUTE | Almost late |
| NICKOFTIME | Sir .. (he's almost late) |
| CLARK | Explorer William, who received a promotion to captain -- almost 200 years late |
