“Total mess” crossword clue
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•••••••••MARESNEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARESNEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Total mess”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 12, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 12, 2026 grid7DShows again, as a broadcast6 ltrs›8D"Clemency" actress Woodard5 ltrs›10D"You're right!"7 ltrs›11DRussian revolutionary Leon7 ltrs›12DCity map next to a state map, e.g.5 ltrs›21DTree with "quaking" leaves5 ltrs›24D___ Marian, Robin Hood's beloved4 ltrs›25DOutstanding athlete7 ltrs›26DSound from the horse's mouth5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 12, 20261A"Let's not forget ..."4 ltrs›5ASinger/actress Bareilles4 ltrs›9AFirst part of a musical4 ltrs›13AClose by4 ltrs›14APost-bath wrap5 ltrs›15AVegetable on a cob4 ltrs›16AElectric vehicle from Japan10 ltrs›18AGod with a bow and arrow4 ltrs›
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