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Dismiss with a difficult question? (5)

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stump

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This clue might be a double definition.

'dismiss' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'a difficult question?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for stump that I've seen before include "Confound" , "supporter of bail" , "Remains of tree - puzzle" , "Wicket part - dumbfound" , "defeat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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