Area churned into a mire (7)

I believe the answer is:

mudbath

(Other definitions for mudbath that I've seen before include "Rheumatism treatment - thud bam (anag)" , "Messy remedy" , "spa" , "dirty rugby match?" , "Treatment for the injured" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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