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It's much taller, said Spooner, getting confused (7)

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haywire

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(Other definitions for haywire that I've seen before include "nuts" , "Disorganised" , "Not working properly" , "Chaotic" , "Erratic, out of control" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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