What does the cryptic crossword clue "Powder room makes sleepyhead somehow appear dishevelled (4,1,4)" mean?

The definition is "appear". The wordplay uses an anagram. LOO (synonym="‘powder room’") + KAMESS (synonym="KAMESS") = LOOKAMESS; definition: "appear dishevelled" The answer is LOOKAMESS.

Powder room makes sleepyhead somehow appear dishevelled (4,1,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28638 | 9 Across | 2021-12-27 flower

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