Cryptic crossword clue
Friendly and unfriendly types confused 6-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word HUGGER-MUGGER

I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
H
U
G
G
E
R
-
M
U
G
G
E
R

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "confused" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confused = hugger-mugger.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HUGGER-MUGGER mean?

HUGGER-MUGGER noun
  1. Secrecy.
  2. Disorder.
HUGGER-MUGGER verb
  1. To meet or act secretly.
HUGGER-MUGGER adjective
  1. Secret, clandestine, sly.
  2. Disorderly, chaotic, confused.
HUGGER-MUGGER adverb
  1. Secretly.
  2. Confusedly, in a muddle.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations