9 August - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Sound device to cause some perplexity (6)

Solution – baffle

Baffle = is a device that muffles or absorbs sound

It is also a word for causing some confusion or perplexity.

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

The doctor takes off the covers (6)

Hint – an abbreviation for doctor is involved here