Filed from 3 published puzzles

MIXUP

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Snafu” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 9 October 2002.

5 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Snafuonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 9 October 2002

  • Muddleonce

    The New York Times — Monday, 8 November 1999

  • Checkroom problemonce

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 28 October 1998

Other answers to these clues