Crossword Genius

Stir created by retreats with slight confusion at the end (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

roust

'stir' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for roust that I've seen before include "Get out of bed maybe" , "Root out" , "Rouse, disturb" , "Wake up" , "Treat roughly - disturb" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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