Cryptic crossword clue
Delay robbery 4-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word HOLD-UP

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The straight part
We know that "Delay/robbery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delay/robbery = hold-up.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HOLD-UP mean?

HOLD-UP noun
  1. A delay or wait.
  2. A robbery at gunpoint.
  3. The holding back of a card that could win a trick in order to use it later.
  4. (in the plural) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.

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