Cryptic crossword clue
European bird reared over delta paddled through water 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WADED

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The straight part
We know that "paddled through water" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case paddled through water = waded.
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 WADED mean?

WADED verb
  1. To walk through water or something that impedes progress.
  2. To progress with difficulty
  3. To walk through (water or similar impediment); to pass through by wading
  4. To enter recklessly.

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