The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word QUINS
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The straight part
We know that "Rare delivery/sports club, informally" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rare delivery/sports club, informally = quins.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 QUINS mean?
QUINS noun- A quintuplet.
- A European scallop, Pecten opercularis, used as food.