Three stumps (with two crosspieces) (6)

I believe the answer is:

wicket

(Other definitions for wicket that I've seen before include "Small gate; stumps, bails" , "Stumps and bails construction - success for a bowler" , "Three stumps plus a crosspiece" , "Small gate, for a cricketer?" , "that first-class delivery may take" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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