Cryptic crossword clue
State of confusion in German world over lady leader

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

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The straight part
We know that "State of confusion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case state of confusion = welter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WELTER mean?

WELTER noun
  1. A general confusion or muddle.
  2. A tossing or rolling about.
WELTER verb
  1. To roll around; to wallow.
  2. To revel, luxuriate.
  3. (of waves, billows) To rise and fall, to tumble over, to roll.
WELTER adjective
  1. (of horsemen) Heavyweight.
WELTER verb
  1. To wither; to wilt.

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