What does the cryptic crossword clue "Map user confused about following a topic in scientific discipline (4,11)" mean?

The definition is "scientific discipline". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MAP (synonym="MAP") + USER (synonym="USER") + THEMATIC (synonym="following a topic") = PURE MATHEMATICS; definition: "scientific discipline" The answer is PURE MATHEMATICS.

Map user confused about following a topic in scientific discipline (4,11)

Times Cryptic #29153 | 14 Across | 2025-02-14 flower

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