Wally or Edward, briefly mixed (8)

I believe the answer is:

assorted

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'briefly mixed' is the definition.
'assorted' can be an answer for 'mixed' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'briefly' bit.

'wally or edward' is the wordplay.
'wally' becomes 'ass' (both can mean a stupid person).
'edward' becomes 'ted'.
'ass'+'or'+'ted'='ASSORTED'

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(Other definitions for assorted that I've seen before include "Manifold" , "Mixed" , "Of different kinds put together, like sweets" , "Stared so at a varied mixture as of sweets" , "like some chocolates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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