Answer: addling

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADDLINGConfusing
ADDLINGThrowing off
ADDLINGCausing confusion
ADDLINGBefuddling
ADDLINGThrowing into confusion
ADDLINGBound to bewilder
addlingto confuse
addlingADDLE, to confuse (to perplex (to puzzle (to perplex)))