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.

Crossword Answer For Dirty state of affairs:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	MESS Dirty state of affairs	(4)
4%	SITUATION State of affairs (9)	(9)	Mirror Classic	Jan 14, 2026
3%	AMOUR Love affair	(5)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Feb 16, 2026
3%	APRONS Coverups for some dirty work	(6)	Wall Street Journal	Feb 14, 2026
3%	OILED Topless dirty drunk	(5)	The Telegraph Cryptic	Feb 9, 2026
3%	SOILED Dirtied	(6)	LA Times Daily	Feb 5, 2026
3%	TACIT Not stated	(5)	Newsday	Feb 5, 2026
3%	UTTER State	(5)	USA Today	Feb 2, 2026
3%	AVERRED Stated	(7)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Jan 28, 2026
3%	PILE Heap of dirty laundry, e.g.	(4)	USA Today	Jan 25, 2026

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What is the answer of Dirty state of affairs Crossword Clue?

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.