Delivers, as a baby

HAS

Think of the word that means "possesses" but also fits in a maternity ward context.

The clue "Delivers, as a baby" plays on the double meaning of "has." In childbirth, a mother has a baby, meaning she gives birth. The word "has" also fits as a simple present-tense verb, making it a clever shortcut for the longer phrase "gives birth to." It’s a concise way to hint at the answer while keeping the puzzle tricky.