Answer: belated

AnswerCrossword Clue
BELATEDTardy.
belatedlate
BELATEDNot in time for one's birthday, say
BELATEDLike birthday greetings sent after the fact
BELATEDBehind
BELATEDLike some greeting cards
BELATEDBartók and Lewis become tardy
BELATEDTardy
BELATEDDelayed
BELATEDUnpunctual.
BELATEDNot on time.
BELATEDDetained
BELATEDDelayed.
BELATEDOverdue.
BELATEDOverdue
BELATEDUnpunctual
BELATEDLike some birthday greetings
BELATEDAfter the fact
BELATEDLike some birthday wishes
BELATEDAfter the event
BELATEDLike some birthday cards