Cryptic crossword clue
They load the day before and delivery’s first in shops 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "They load" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they load = stevedores.
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 STEVEDORES mean?

STEVEDORES noun
  1. A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work.
STEVEDORES verb
  1. To load or unload a ship's cargo.

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