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Rescue part of wicket before being dismissed (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bailout

'rescue' is the definition.

'part of wicket before being dismissed' is the wordplay.
'part of wicket' becomes 'bail' (I've seen this before).
'before' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'being dismissed' becomes 'out' (I've seen this before).
'bail'+'out'='BAILOUT'

(Other definitions for bailout that I've seen before include "Rescue from difficulty or secure release from prison" , "action rescuing business" , "Make an emergency jump from plane" , "Rescue with financial help in emergency" , "Escape from airplane" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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