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It delivers arrival that hurts! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arrow

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'it' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'arrival that hurts' is the wordplay.
'arrival' becomes 'arr' (abbreviation used in transport).
'that hurts' becomes 'ow!'.
'arr'+'ow'='ARROW'

'delivers' is the link.

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(Other definitions for arrow that I've seen before include "Sharp-tipped missile" , "what may have killed Harold?" , "Missile fired from bow" , "Item in a quiver" , "Arm" .)

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