What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male characters in The Devils spread confusion (12)" mean?

The definition is "confusion". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MEN (synonym="male characters") + THE (synonym="THE") + DEVILS (synonym="DEVILS") = DISHEVELMENT; definition: "confusion" The answer is DISHEVELMENT.

Male characters in The Devils spread confusion (12)

Times Cryptic #28607 | 20 Across | 2023-05-19 flower

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