Cryptic crossword clue
New editor in seat put into a state of perplexity 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word DISORIENTATE

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What does DISORIENTATE mean?

DISORIENTATE verb
  1. To cause to lose orientation or direction.
  2. To confuse or befuddle.

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