In cricket, a batsman sent in when a wicket has fallen near the end of a day's play (5,8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NIGHTWATCHMAN In cricket, a batsman sent in when a wicket has fallen near the end of a day's play (5,8) (13)
70% STUMPS The end of the day's play in cricket (6) (6)
53% SUNDOWN Outspoken child sad when day is at an end (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 2, 2025
53% BATSMAN Wicket defender, in cricket (BANTAMS anagram) (7) (7)
53% UNSPORTSMANLIKE Not playing cricket? (15) (15)
53% STICKY Wicket, fingers or end? (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jun 17, 2025
51% SUNUP/DOWN One end of the day (10) New York Times Aug 27, 2025
51% MIDNIGHT When one day ends and the next begins. (8)
51% CLOSE The end is near (5) (5)
48% TEST __ cricket (4) LA Times Daily Aug 30, 2025
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