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Confusion of combatants (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

melee

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This could be a double definition.

'confusion' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'of combatants' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for melee that I've seen before include "A confused free-for-all" , "Fracas" , "Affray; muddled group" , "Noisy riotous fight" , "Confused brawl" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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