Soft runny mud (5)

I believe the answer is:

slime

(Other definitions for slime that I've seen before include "Gunge" , "Unpleasantly moist and slippery substance" , "Sludge, gloop" , "Moist slippery stuff" , "Gunk" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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