Can't figure out Mess (with)? The NYT crossword from November 5, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 3 letters.
Mess (with) Crossword Answer
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Mess (with) Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 3-letter answer to "Mess (with)" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Mess (with)" crossword clue is TOY. This answer contains 3 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.
Which crossword used "Mess (with)" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 5, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of TOY?
The word TOY means: manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Mess (with)".