What does the cryptic crossword clue "Native of Mexico in NJ: People appear confused! (8,6)" mean?

The definition is "Native of Mexico". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NJPEOPLEAPPEAR ("NJ: People appear") [anagram: "confused!"] = JALAPENOPEPPER; definition: "Native of Mexico" The answer is JALAPENO PEPPER.

Native of Mexico in NJ: People appear confused! (8,6)

Times Cryptic #28664 | 12 Across | 2023-07-25 flower

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