"You mess with the bull, you get the ___" Crossword Clue

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"You mess with the bull, you get the ___" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

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 2: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SHORN

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Down

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