Get snarled (3)

I believe the answer is:

mat

(Other definitions for mat that I've seen before include "Small protective floor-covering" , "Paint with a dull surface" , "Small carpet" , "Small rug" , "Tangle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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