In 50s, doddering, most uncertain (7)

I believe the answer is:

iffiest

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'most uncertain' is the definition.
('iffy' can be similar in meaning to 'uncertain')

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

I've seen this clue in The Everyman puzzle in The Observer.

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