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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% | OILED Top dirty - covered with grease? | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Aug 8, 2026 |
| 3% | NASTINESS Quality of dirty campaigning | (9) | The New Yorker Mini | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 3% | CRUDDY Charlie rosy and dirty (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 3% | NEWS Current affairs | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Jul 24, 2026 |
| 3% | ROMANCE Kind of language of the love affair? | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 3% | SAID Stated | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jul 18, 2026 |
| 3% | SLUDGE Dirty melting snow (6) | (6) | The Sun Mini | Jul 18, 2026 |
| 3% | EPPS Actor Omar ___ of "Fatal Affair" | (4) | ||
| 3% | RAUNCH Dirty stuff | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 16, 2026 |
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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.