Cryptic crossword clue
Cup Final in following year is close 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MUGGY

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What does MUGGY mean?

MUGGY adjective
  1. (Of the weather, air, etc) humid, or hot and humid.
  2. Wet or mouldy

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