Stuck on the Botches crossword clue from NYT Crossword published on June 27 2023? We’re here to help you solve it.
This challenging clue requires careful thought. Our verified solution is ready for you below.
The Verified Answer for Botches is:
- MUFFS
More Answers
This clue is also used in other crossword puzzles but has different answers. See the list below for all possible solutions for this clue.
- BUNGLES
- FLUBS
- MISDOES
Useful hints for “Botches” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clue Explanation
▼The use of the word MUFFS to mean “Botches” is new to me (perhaps because I prefer to use other similar-sounding words such as “whiffs,” “duffs” and “goofs,” all of which have related definitions). I thought a “muff” was just a fluffy hand warmer. But it turns out the verb and noun may be linked: When the verb came into use in the 1840s, it was surmised one had botched something because their hands were trapped in a muff.