Stumped by the crossword clue "Messy scuffle"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 12, 2023. We've scoured our database and found 22 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is MELEE (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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22 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MELEE
Messy scuffle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
99%
MELEE
Messy scuffle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
8%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
CLEANER
Less messy
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
CLEANER
Less messy
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
FATLIP
Puffy reminder of a scuffle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
FATLIP
Puffy reminder of a scuffle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
NEAT
Not messy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
NEAT
Not messy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
SETTO
Minor scuffle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
SETTO
Minor scuffle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
RUN
Become messy, as mascara
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
8%
RUN
Become messy, as mascara
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
8%
NEATER
Not as messy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
NEATER
Not as messy
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
SCRUM
Rugby scuffle
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
8%
SCRUM
Rugby scuffle
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
8%
TIDIER
Not as messy
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
TIDIER
Not as messy
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
UNMADE
Like messy beds
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
8%
UNMADE
Like messy beds
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
8%
UNTIDILY
In a messy way
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
UNTIDILY
In a messy way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
STYSITUATION
*Source of friction when a messy person lives with a neatnik?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2023
8%
STYSITUATION
*Source of friction when a messy person lives with a neatnik?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2023
8%
BIBS
Accessories for messy eaters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2023
8%
BIBS
Accessories for messy eaters
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2023
8%
BADHAIRDAYTON
Ohio city whose residents all have messy mop tops?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
8%
BADHAIRDAYTON
Ohio city whose residents all have messy mop tops?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
8%
NEATEST
Least messy
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 16, 2022
8%
NEATEST
Least messy
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 16, 2022
8%
RETAPE
Fix a messy package, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2021
8%
RETAPE
Fix a messy package, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2021
8%
TIDIEST
Least messy
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
8%
TIDIEST
Least messy
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
8%
EGG
Prankster’s messy missile
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 18, 2020
8%
EGG
Prankster’s messy missile
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 18, 2020
1%
MELEES
Wild scuffles
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
1%
MELEES
Wild scuffles
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
1%
SETTOS
Brief scuffles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
1%
SETTOS
Brief scuffles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Messy scuffle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 22 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MELEE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Messy scuffle"?
The best answer for "Messy scuffle" is MELEE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Messy scuffle" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 12, 2023.