Cryptic crossword clue
Make a bad hash of deliveries? Firm’s not too bothered 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Make a bad hash" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make a bad hash = overcook.
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 OVERCOOK mean?

OVERCOOK verb
  1. To cook for too long or at too high a temperature.
  2. To do something to excess; to overdo.

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