Baffle whats left of tree (5)

I believe the answer is:

stump

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

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(Other definitions for stump that I've seen before include "Remains of felled tree" , "Fox" , "supporter of bail" , "A single wicket" , "Wooden leg" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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