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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MESS Dirty state of affairs | (4) | ||
| 3% | SNEER Dirty look | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 3% | OLIVE Ingredient in a Dirty Martini | (5) | LA Times Mini | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 3% | SOILS Makes dirty | (5) | Premier Sunday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | GRIME Dirty gunk | (5) | USA Today | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 3% | ODOR Dirty litter box smell | (4) | ||
| 3% | ADMINISTER Head man dirties pants | (10) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 3% | TRIFLING Petty three-in-a-bed affair? | (8) | The Telegraph Toughie | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 3% | GRUBBY Dirty (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Nov 29, 2025 |
| 3% | SQUALID Repulsively dirty | (7) | The Times Concise | Nov 27, 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.