What does the cryptic crossword clue "Taken by surprise, confess to being exhausted (8)" mean?

The definition is "Taken by surprise,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AM (synonym="AM") + BUSHED (synonym="I ‘confess to being exhausted’") = AMBUSHED; definition: "Taken by surprise," The answer is AMBUSHED.

Taken by surprise, confess to being exhausted (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29626 | 14 Across | 2025-02-24 flower

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