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Dad exploits them as delays (4)

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I believe the answer is:

uses

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'dad exploits' is the definition.
'uses' can be an answer for 'exploits' (use is a kind of exploit). I'm not certain of the 'dad' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for uses that I've seen before include "Customs" , "Functions, applications" , "deployments" , "Puts into service" , "Employs" .)

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