Answer: stumps

AnswerCrossword Clue
STUMPSLeaves without an answer
stumpsSTUMP, to baffle (to confound (to confuse (to perplex)))
stumpsEngaged in or involving political campaigning
stumpsEach of the three upright pieces of wood that form a wicket
stumpsThe small projecting remnant of something that has been cut or broken off or worn away
stumpsThe bottom part of a tree left projecting from the ground after most of the trunk has fallen or been cut down
stumpsA cylinder with conical ends made of rolled paper or other soft material, used for softening or blending marks made with a crayon or pencil
STUMPSWorks the campaign trail
STUMPSAsks unanswerable questions
STUMPSCampaigns
STUMPSFormer trees
STUMPSBaffles
STUMPSWhat lumberjacks leave
STUMPSPerplexes
STUMPSElectioneers.
STUMPSPerplexes.
STUMPSConfounds the experts.
STUMPSBaffles.
STUMPSTotally baffles
STUMPSAxed-tree remnants
STUMPSVery short trees
STUMPSPols' places