Cryptic crossword clue
Utterly confused bishop, briefly calm after Reformation 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SHAMBOLIC

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The straight part
We know that "Utterly confused" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case utterly confused = shambolic.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHAMBOLIC mean?

SHAMBOLIC adjective
  1. Chaotic, disorganised or mismanaged.

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