Cryptic crossword clue
Errors introducing attendant delays

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SLIPPAGES

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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 = slippages.
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 SLIPPAGES mean?

SLIPPAGES noun
  1. The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.
  2. The amount by which something has slipped.
  3. A lessening of performance or achievement.
  4. A decrease in motion, or in the power of a mechanical system due to slipping.
  5. The difference between estimated and actual transaction costs.

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