Cryptic crossword clue
Dreadful boob amidst clues is confusing! 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word DISCOMBOBULATES

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "is confusing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case is confusing = discombobulates.
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 DISCOMBOBULATES mean?

DISCOMBOBULATES verb
  1. To throw into a state of confusion; to befuddle or perplex.

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