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How unpopular goods may be traded, making one puzzled (2,1,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

at a loss

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'how unpopular goods may be traded' is the first definition.
(unpopular items may be sold at a loss)

'one puzzled' is the second definition.
(at a loss can mean puzzled or confused)

'making' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for at a loss that I've seen before include "Completely puzzled, with no idea at all" , "Puzzled, bewildered" , "Nonplussed" , "makes one puzzled" , "How unprofitable business is run" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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