Caked in wet dirt (5)
I believe the answer is:
muddy
(Other definitions for muddy that I've seen before include "Mucky, marshy" , "Covered in mire" , "Bespattered" , "Slimy" , "Not bright or clear" .)
I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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