“Mess around a sty” crossword clue
Answer
M
U
D
•••MUD
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MUD is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mess around a sty”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 31, 2025, where it runs at 59 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 31, 2025 grid31DLies down on the couch, say9 ltrs›33DBegan to withdraw mail from a mailbox, say9 ltrs›55DStraw, e.g.4 ltrs›
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