Crossword Genius

Untidy woman’s hospital attendant (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

disorderly

'untidy' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'woman's hospital attendant' is the wordplay.
'woman's' becomes 'di's' (Di is short for Diana).
'hospital attendant' becomes 'orderly' (synonyms).
'dis'+'orderly'='DISORDERLY'

(Other definitions for disorderly that I've seen before include "disturbance of the peace" , "a mess" , "confused?" , "Lacking organisation" , "Companion of drunk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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