Dumpster fire Crossword Clue

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Dumpster fire Crossword Answer

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SNAFU

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TOTALZOO

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. informal terms for a difficult situation
2. a state of confusion and disorderliness
(verb)
1. make a mess of or create disorder in
2. eat in a mess hall

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DUMPSTER (noun)
1. a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste
FIRE (verb)
1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
2. provide with fuel
FIRE (noun)
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
2. feelings of great warmth and intensity

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SNAFU
(5 letters)
TOTALZOO
(8 letters)

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