Make a mess of Crossword Clue

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BOTCH

(5 letters)

SCREWUP

(7 letters)

BUNGLE

(6 letters)

MISDO

(5 letters)

RUIN

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin
(noun)
1. an embarrassing mistake

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
MAKE (verb)
1. put in order or neaten
2. eliminate urine
MAKE (noun)
1. the act of mixing cards haphazardly
2. a recognizable kind

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BOTCH
(5 letters)
SCREWUP
(7 letters)
BUNGLE
(6 letters)
MISDO
(5 letters)
RUIN
(4 letters)

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