Crossword clue
“Messy mix-up”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNAFULetters5
Starts withS
Ends withU
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Messy mix-up” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 10, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with U.
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What is the answer to the “Messy mix-up” clue?+
The answer is SNAFU (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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