### Clue: Perplexing lout with tacky jewellery (8)
### Answer: HOBBLING 
 ### Explanation: Definition: Perplexing
 HOB(short for hobgoblin/lout? – I think the connection is that they're both mischief makers, sort of) **plus**(with) BLING(tacky, flashy and ostentatious jewellery) .
Defn: Hampering or hindering progress or development, in this case, with complications, confusion or uncertainty.
Answer: Hampering or hindering progress or development.