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- A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.
- More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.