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One so confused may be caught by it (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

noose

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'be caught by it' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'one so confused' is the wordplay.
'confused' is an anagram indicator.
'one'+'so'='oneso'
'oneso' is an anagram of 'NOOSE'.

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(Other definitions for noose that I've seen before include "Loop - snare" , "Loop with running knot" , "Cord snare" , "Hangman's equipment" , "Loop at the end of a rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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