Bail supporter (5)

I believe the answer is:

stump

(Other definitions for stump that I've seen before include "Small remaining part; cricket item" , "Wicket part - dumbfound" , "Fox" , "Tree remnant; baffle" , "Projecting remnant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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