Either way, it's a careless mistake (4)
I believe the answer is:
boob
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'either way' is the first definition.
'a careless mistake' is the second definition.
'it's' is the link.
(Other definitions for boob that I've seen before include "Embarrassing mistake" , "Mistake; breast (sl.)" , "Error" , "Slip" , "Blunder (colloq.)" .)