“Mess up” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••BOTCH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOTCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mess up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 24, 2025, where it runs at 43 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 24, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 24, 2025 grid43AAccept financial responsibility14 ltrs›47ARings in a bakery6 ltrs›49ADevelopment sites?5 ltrs›54ARugby formation5 ltrs›56A"___ Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" (1965 film)5 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 5, 2026NYT Crossword63 Down•••ERRAug 28, 2025NYT Crossword43 Down••••FLUBJan 24, 2025NYT Crossword43 Down•••••BOTCHOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••BOTCH5 ltrs
•••ERR3 ltrs
••••FLUB4 ltrs
••••••BUNGLE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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