Cryptic crossword clue
Delicacy brought first of tummy upsets 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TRUFFLES

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The straight part
We know that "Delicacy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delicacy = truffles.
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 TRUFFLES mean?

TRUFFLES noun
  1. A confection having a center of ganache and an outer coating of powdered cocoa or chocolate.
TRUFFLES noun
  1. Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

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