Confusing state (6)

I believe the answer is:

muddle

(Other definitions for muddle that I've seen before include "disorganisation" , "[OPPOSITE OF] clear" , "Clutter" , "Confuse" , "State of confusion and disorder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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