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Bird stuck in the mud (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emu

'bird' is the definition.
(emu is a type of bird)

'stuck in the mud' is the wordplay.
'stuck in' indicates a hidden word.
'EMU' is hidden within 'the mud'.

(Other definitions for emu that I've seen before include "Big bird" , "Parky's nemesis" , "Long-necked bird" , "Australian bird related to the ostrich" , "Aussie runner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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