Baffle, confuse (7)

I believe the answer is:

perplex

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'baffle' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'confuse' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for perplex that I've seen before include "Nonplus" , "Baffle, puzzle" , "Bamboozle" , "Mystify" , "Baffle, flummox" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sun.

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