Dirty state of affairs Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dirty state of affairs . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MESS.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MESS Dirty state of affairs (4)
3% GRUBBY Dirty (6) (6) Mirror Classic Nov 29, 2025
3% SQUALID Repulsively dirty (7) The Times Concise Nov 27, 2025
3% CURS Dirty dogs (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 24, 2025
3% THEEYE A dirty look (6) New York Times Nov 23, 2025
3% ONESOARIN Meddle with another's affairs * (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 23, 2025
3% STAIN Dirty mark (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 22, 2025
3% URCHIN Small dirty child (6) (6) The Sun Mini Nov 22, 2025
3% RES Matters, affairs (3) The Times O Tempora Nov 15, 2025
3% SAY State (3) LA Times Daily Nov 14, 2025
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In this clue, "Dirty state of affairs" is a clever way of hinting at a situation that is chaotic or disorganized. The answer, "MESS," fits perfectly as it means a state of untidiness or confusion. In crossword puzzles, words can be disguised in creative ways to keep solvers engaged and challenged.