Crossword clue
“Like a bad breakup”
This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MESSYLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withY
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Like a bad breakup” ran in the LA Times Crossword on August 30, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Like a bad breakup” clue?+
The answer is MESSY (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of August 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.
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