“Hot mess” crossword clue
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•••••SNAFU
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SNAFU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hot mess”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 24, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 24, 2025 grid11AEducational advertisement, for short3 ltrs›21AClose of business?3 ltrs›25ASmall fry?8 ltrs›29AOne of 200+ stations for NBC, e.g.9 ltrs›31AIf NEUTROGENA, BIC & VANS merged and opened a winery, they would sell ___17 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 24, 20251ASwanky4 ltrs›5ABluffer's declaration6 ltrs›14AFarm-related prefix4 ltrs›18ADing-dong ditch, e.g.5 ltrs›20ABitter Italian digestif6 ltrs›22ASpanish province WSW of Bilbao4 ltrs›23AIf HOSTESS & PETCO merged and became a medical supply company, they would sell ___12 ltrs›27AIt can be a pain in the neck6 ltrs›
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