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Refectory’s a shambles (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mess

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'refectory's' is the first definition.
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'a shambles' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for mess that I've seen before include "Disorderly state" , "Where military personnel eat" , "Canteen - chaos" , "Military canteen" , "Meal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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