Flake, so to speak (4)

I believe the answer is:

bail

(Other definitions for bail that I've seen before include "Item resting on stumps" , "Cross piece on wicket" , "One of two on the stumps" , "Temporary release of an accused person on conditions" , "one puts up then another jumps?" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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