Answer: fuddle

AnswerCrossword Clue
FUDDLEConfuse.
FUDDLEThrow for a loop
FUDDLEState of drunken confusion
fuddleto confuse (to perplex (to puzzle (to perplex)))
fuddleto tipple
fuddleto make drunk; intoxicate
fuddleconfused state; muddle; jumble
fuddleto muddle or confuse