Definition of as clear as mud
informal
:very difficult to understand :not clear at all
- The explanation was as clear as mud.
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clear
play
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: bright, luminous
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: cloudless
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: free from mist, haze, or dust
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: in a clear manner
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: all the way
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: to make clear or translucent
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: to free from pollution or cloudiness
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: to free from accusation or blame : exonerate, vindicate
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: a clear space or part
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: a high arcing shot over an opponent's head in badminton
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mud
play
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: a slimy sticky mixture of solid material with a liquid and especially water
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: abusive and malicious remarks or charges
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: anathema
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: to make muddy or turbid
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: to treat or plaster with mud
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