Answer: fumbled

AnswerCrossword Clue
FUMBLEDMade a mess of things
fumbled(in other ball games) Fail to catch or field (the ball, a pass, a shot, etc.) cleanly
fumbledUse the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
fumbledFUMBLE, to handle clumsily
fumbledMove clumsily in various directions using the hands to find one's way
fumbledDrop or lose control of (the ball), sometimes causing a turnover
fumbledUse the hands clumsily to move (something) as specified
fumbled(of the hands) Do or handle something clumsily
fumbledExpress oneself or deal with something clumsily or nervously