What is the answer to "Mess up" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Mess up" is BOTCH (5 letters).

Mess up LA Times Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 5, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

BOTCH

5 letters · Across · last seen August 5, 2026

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