Cryptic crossword clue
Unexpected delay — sit without jiggling around 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "without jiggling around" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without jiggling around = steadily.
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 STEADILY mean?

STEADILY adverb
  1. In a steady manner.

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