What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delicate tin buckles in time (6)" mean?

The definition is "Delicate". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TIN (synonym="… buckles") + DAY (synonym="a time period of 24 hours") = DAINTY; definition: "Delicate" The answer is DAINTY.

Delicate tin buckles in time (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29043 | 20 Down | 2023-04-13 flower

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