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Baffle, perplex (5)

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stump

This clue is a double definition.

'baffle' is the first definition.
(I know that baffle is a is a more specific form of the action of stump)

'perplex' is the second definition.
(I know that perplex is a is a more specific form of the action of stump)

(Other definitions for stump that I've seen before include "Component of wicket" , "Remains of tree - puzzle" , "Projecting remnant" , "Cricket stick" , "Small remaining part; cricket item" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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