Answer:

mess

Answer	Crossword Clue
MESS	Pickle
MESS	Can of worms
MESS	Opposite of 25-Down

MESS	Snafu
MESS	Target of a cleanup
MESS	Soldiers' meal
MESS	State of confusion
MESS	Shambles
MESS	Filthy state
MESS	Imbroglio
MESS	Cleanup target

MESS	Slob's creation
MESS	Word after hot or before kit
MESS	Predicament
MESS	Pigsty
MESS	Fiddle (with)
MESS	Unenviable situation
MESS	Eyesore
MESS	Wreck

MESS	Jam
MESS	Clutter
MESS	Whole bunch
MESS	Fool (with)
MESS	Base fare
MESS	Meal in the military
MESS	What a slob makes
MESS	Complete foul-up

MESS	What a slob leaves
MESS	Waste time
MESS	Hoarder's problem
MESS	Job for a cleanup crew
MESS	Ugly situation
MESS	Meddle (with)
MESS	Quagmire
MESS	Sustenance for a fatigued person?

MESS	Big job for a housekeeper
MESS	Boot camp meal
MESS	Meal on a military base
MESS	Putter (around)
MESS	Play (with)