In a muddle anytime? Run to pound, or similar (8,4)

I believe the answer is:

monetary unit

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'pound or similar' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'in a muddle anytime? run to' is the wordplay.
'in a muddle' is an anagram indicator.
'anytime'+'run'+'to'='anytimerunto'
'anytimerunto' with letters rearranged gives 'MONETARY UNIT'.

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I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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