Cryptic crossword clue
Cross about dates with duke — not thinking clearly 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MUDDLED

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "not thinking clearly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not thinking clearly = muddled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MUDDLED mean?

MUDDLED verb
  1. To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
  2. To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.
  3. To dabble in mud.
  4. To make turbid or muddy.
  5. To think and act in a confused, aimless way.
  6. To cloud or stupefy; to render stupid with liquor; to intoxicate partially.
  7. To waste or misuse, as one does who is stupid or intoxicated.
MUDDLED adjective
  1. Confused, disorganised, in disarray.

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