Separate from a mess (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

sort out

(Other definitions for sort out that I've seen before include "handle" , "Resolve - to put in order" , "Group" , "Resolve (a problem)" , "Select from others or informally punish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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