What does the cryptic crossword clue "If late, ref might give you hell? (9)" mean?

The definition is "hell?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IFLATEREF ("If late, ref") [anagram: "might"] = AFTERLIFE; definition: "hell?" The answer is AFTERLIFE.

If late, ref might give you hell? (9)

Times Cryptic #28757 | 10 Across | 2023-11-10 flower

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