Wet and sloppy, as ground after rain (5)

I believe the answer is:

muddy

(Other definitions for muddy that I've seen before include "Mucky, marshy" , "Covered in mire" , "Not bright or clear" , "Slimy" , "Bespattered" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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