Cryptic crossword clue
Noted midday excursionist returns, confounded 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GODDAM

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The straight part
We know that "confounded" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confounded = goddam.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GODDAM mean?

GODDAM noun
  1. (Gallicism, chiefly in the plural) An English person, from the perspective of a French person or in the context of French history.
GODDAM interjection
  1. An expression of anger, surprise, intense excitment or frustration.

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