The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNAFU
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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N
A
F
U
More clues leading to the result SNAFU
- American hosts cool, reclining in mess as usual
- Fauns dancing all over the place
- United supporters turning up in a bad way
- First characters assembled in military mess
- Problem for all to see inflames back
- Mess posh lovers turned around
- United supporters return, causing chaos as usual
- Usual chaos of university supporters getting upset
- Problem supporters backing United
- United supporters turned up in confusion
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The straight part
We know that "mess" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case mess = snafu.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SNAFU mean?
SNAFU noun- A ridiculously chaotic situation.
- A major glitch or breakdown.
- To screw up or foul up.