Cryptic crossword clue
Being confused, Bugs Bunny's enemy left sack outside 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Being confused" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being confused = befuddled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEFUDDLED mean?

BEFUDDLED verb
  1. To perplex, confuse (someone).
  2. To stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
BEFUDDLED adjective
  1. Confused or perplexed
  2. Drunk

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