Cryptic crossword clue
Bad directions lacking clarity principally will do this? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DISORIENT

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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = disorient.
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What does DISORIENT mean?

DISORIENT verb
  1. To cause to lose orientation or direction.
  2. To confuse or befuddle.

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