What does the cryptic crossword clue "Before new merger, business in a muddle (9)" mean?

The definition is "muddle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym of "business") + N (synonym of "new") + FUSION (synonym of "merger,"); definition: "muddle" The answer is CONFUSION.

Before new merger, business in a muddle (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29247 | 24 Across | 2023-12-07 flower

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