What does the cryptic crossword clue "Intermediate delay, we hear, for pugnacious sportsman (12)" mean?

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Intermediate delay, we hear, for pugnacious sportsman (12)

Times Cryptic #29275 | 12 Across | 2025-07-07 flower

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