Hot mess Crossword Clue

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Hot mess Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. snarled or stalled in complete confusion
(noun)
1. an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
(verb)
1. cause to be in a state of complete confusion

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HOT (adjective)
1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
2. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
MESS (noun)
1. informal terms for a difficult situation
2. a state of confusion and disorderliness
MESS (verb)
1. make a mess of or create disorder in
2. eat in a mess hall

Hint 3: Anagram

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