Where sailor works in confused state (2,3)
I believe the answer is:
at sea
'confused state' is the definition.
'at sea' can be an answer for 'confused' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'state' bit.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for at sea that I've seen before include "stumped" , "Where to find flounders" , "Muddled on the ocean?" , "not reached the port yet?" , "cruising?" .)