What does the cryptic crossword clue "2 of 25 behind with credit given by wine people (15)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="behind, backing") + CR (synonym="credit") + ASTI (synonym="sort of wine") + NATION (synonym="people") = PROCRASTINATION The answer is PROCRASTINATION.

2 of 25 behind with credit given by wine people (15)

Times Cryptic #28617 | 15 Across | 2023-05-31 flower

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