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Apple user’s confused time (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

russet

'apple' is the definition.
(a russet-coloured apple)

'user's confused time' is the wordplay.
'confused' indicates an anagram.
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'users' with letters rearranged gives 'russe'.
'russe'+'t'='RUSSET'

(Other definitions for russet that I've seen before include "Reddish-brown - type of apple" , "browny-red" , "Autumnal reddish brown" , "Surest type of colour" , "Autumnal red as of leaves" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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