Cryptic crossword clue
Starts to take over, like coalition in Iraq, in state of disorder 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TOUSLED

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What does TOUSLED mean?

TOUSLED verb
  1. To put into disorder; to tumble; to touse; to muss.
TOUSLED adjective
  1. (of hair etc) Unkempt, dishevelled or in disarray.

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