Cryptic crossword clue
Complexity confounded any critic 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "Complexity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complexity = intricacy.
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 INTRICACY mean?

INTRICACY noun
  1. The state or quality of being intricate or entangled.
  2. Perplexity
  3. Something which is intricate or complex.

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