Cryptic crossword clue
Delays as Sheridan actor's first out in shake-up 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Delays" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delays = hinders.
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 HINDERS mean?

HINDERS verb
  1. To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
  2. To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.
  3. To cause harm.

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