Lost in the Bermuda Triangle, for example? (2,3)
I believe the answer is:
at sea
'lost' is the definition.
(both can mean confused or in trouble)
'the bermuda triangle for example?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'the' could be 't' (the is pronounced as a 't' sound in some dialects) and 't' is found within the answer.
'example?' could be 'as' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'as' is found in the leftover letters.
The remaining letters 'ea' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for at sea that I've seen before include "Confused, bewildered" , "Away from land" , "On a moving ship?" , "pirate's probable position?" , "all over the place?" .)