What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delay? Cockney bloke's on time! (5)" mean?

The definition is "Delay". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (synonym="time") + ARRY (synonym="as in England captain ‘Arry Kane") = TARRY; definition: "Delay?" The answer is TARRY.

Delay? Cockney bloke's on time! (5)

Times Cryptic #29185 | 13 Across | 2025-03-24 flower

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