What does the cryptic crossword clue "A theologian was first unable to think clearly? (6)" mean?

The definition is "unable to think clearly?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + DD (abbreviation="theologian") + LED (synonym="was first") = ADDLED; definition: "unable to think clearly?" The answer is ADDLED.

A theologian was first unable to think clearly? (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17302 | 13 Across | 2024-02-27 flower

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