Abandon ship (4)

I think it could be either:

junk

bail

(Other definitions for bail that I've seen before include "Act on leak" , "Crosspiece on a 14 across" , "Wooden bar" , "Sum of money guaranteeing the accused's return to court" , "Item resting on stumps" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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