Cryptic crossword clue
Old-fashioned person’s description of cricket stump on a rainy day? 5,2,3,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 plus 3 plus 3 letter word STICK IN THE MUD

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What does STICK IN THE MUD mean?

STICK IN THE MUD noun
  1. A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.
  2. More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.

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