Cryptic crossword clue
Having cut sideways through deep mud, sadly not a picture of health! 5,6,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 6 plus 2 letter word DEATH WARMED UP

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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