Tangled with a couple of guys (6)

I believe the answer is:

matted

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'tangled' is the definition.
('mat' can be a synonym of 'tangle')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for matted that I've seen before include "Tangled and thick, as hair may be" , "Of hair, tangled and uncombed" , "Tangled into a mass" , "Tangled and unkempt, as hair may be" , "Like some wickets" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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