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Uncovered underneath third bunker leaving them baffled (9)

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I believe the answer is:

unearthed

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'baffled' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I don't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for unearthed that I've seen before include "Discovered something hidden by digging" , "Dug up" , "found" , "unsafe condition of electrical apparatus" , "Excavated, brought to light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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