Cryptic crossword clue
Thrown mud pie covers unidentified character in confusion 5-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MIXED-UP

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The straight part
We know that "in confusion" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case in confusion = mixed-up.
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.
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What does MIXED-UP mean?

MIXED-UP adjective
  1. Mixed together in an uncertain manner
  2. Confused, muddled or bewildered

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