Cryptic crossword clue
Trident component?  Left-over parts causing delay

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PROLONG

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What does PROLONG mean?

PROLONG verb
  1. To extend in space or length.
  2. To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
  3. To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
  4. To become longer; lengthen.

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