Enthusiasm got us into a mess (5)

I believe the answer is:

gusto

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'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I know that gusto is a type of enthusiasm)

'got us into a mess' is the wordplay.
'got us' can be anagrammed to 'GUSTO'.
But, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for gusto that I've seen before include "Energy" , "Zest, pleasure in action" , "Great enjoyment, vigour" , "Showing zest" , "(Corporate) emblem" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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