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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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Crossword Answer For Dirty state of affairs:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MESS Dirty state of affairs | (4) | ||
| 3% | SAYS States | (4) | New York Times | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 3% | MUDDY Dirty and brown (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 3% | MARTINI Drink that can be dry or dirty | (7) | USA Today | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 3% | TEAS Afternoon affairs | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 3% | SHEBANG Affair with that woman? Absolutely | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 3% | AVER State | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 3% | SMEAR Dirty mark or streak | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3% | CONTRA Iran-__ Affair | (6) | Commuter | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 3% | NEWS Current affairs | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 9, 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.