The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MATTING
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The straight part
We know that "Getting entangled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case getting entangled = matting.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MATTING mean?
MATTING verb- To cover, protect or decorate with mats.
- To form a thick, tangled mess; to interweave into, or like, a mat; to entangle.
- Mats, a collection of ground coverings.
- Coarse fabric, of the kind used to make mats.
- A dull surface, often used for surrounding pictures.