Crossword clue

“Major mess”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNAFU
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withU
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
Aug 28, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Major mess” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Major mess” clue?+

The answer is SNAFU (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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