The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BEMUSED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result BEMUSED
- At a loss, needing inspiration in bed
- Source of inspiration after retirement perhaps caused bewilderment?
- Perplexed to get the sack when full of inspiration
- Second-hand medal going first at a loss
- Stupefied birds found in garden border
- Confused birds trapped in pit
- Puzzled when Australian birds appear in part of garden
- Artist’s inspiration is sleeping, apparently stupefied
- Dazed non-fliers in resting place
- Bewildered, given sack for welcoming Australian natives
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The straight part
We know that "Puzzled" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case puzzled = bemused.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BEMUSED mean?
BEMUSED verb- To confuse or bewilder.
- To devote to the Muses.
- Deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
- Perplexed and bewildered