Cryptic crossword clue
Assume identity of quality paper without delay 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BETIMES

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The straight part
We know that "without delay" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without delay = betimes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BETIMES mean?

BETIMES adverb
  1. In good season or time; early, especially in the morning; seasonably.
  2. In a short time, soon; quickly, forthwith.

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