Cryptic crossword clue
Studs adjusted, a wicket captured – did it help bowler’s run- up? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SAWDUST

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The straight part
We know that "did it help bowler’s run- up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case did it help bowler’s run- up = sawdust.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SAWDUST mean?

SAWDUST noun
  1. The fine particles (dust) of wood created by sawing.
SAWDUST verb
  1. To sprinkle with sawdust.

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