Mental confusion is a state of disorientation and lack of clarity, often caused by stress or anxiety. The term can be described using three words from a crossword puzzle: HAZE (4 letters), DITHER (6 letters), and FOG (3 letters). HAZE is a light mist or smoke that obscures visibility, while DITHER is to act in a confused or indecisive manner. FOG is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets that obscures vision. Together, these words paint a picture of mental confusion as a state of being lost in a hazy, foggy, and indecisive environment.