Short, confused fight (7)

I believe the answer is:

scuffle

(Other definitions for scuffle that I've seen before include "Bit of argy-bargy" , "Brawl" , "Disorderly fighting" , "A confused struggle or minor fight" , "Short confused fight" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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