What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confused left without wife taking a sudden turn? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Confused". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ENT (synonym="left") + ANGLED (synonym="bent in a different direction; taking a [sudden] turn of direction") = ENTANGLED; definition: "Confused" The answer is ENTANGLED.

Confused left without wife taking a sudden turn? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11738 | 27 Across | 2024-05-24 flower

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