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Got up, sore and confused (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rose

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'got up' is the definition.
(past tense of 'raise')

'sore and confused' is the wordplay.
'sore' anagrams to 'ROSE'.
Though, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for rose that I've seen before include "Perforated cap; reddish colour" , "Pinkish wine" , "Gained altitude" , "was being promoted" , "reached for the skies" .)

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