Cryptic crossword clue
Not entirely cool, getting bowled in third awkward delivery

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CHILDBIRTH

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The straight part
We know that "delivery" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case delivery = childbirth.
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 CHILDBIRTH mean?

CHILDBIRTH noun
  1. The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

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