The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BLURRED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "far from clear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case far from clear = blurred.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 BLURRED mean?
BLURRED verb- To make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim.
- To smear, stain or smudge.
- To become indistinct.
- To cause imperfection of vision in; to dim; to darken.
- To sully; to stain; to blemish, as reputation.
- To transfer the input focus away from.
- Out of focus; partially obscured; smudged.