Word with hot or fine (4)

I believe the answer is:

mess

(Other definitions for mess that I've seen before include "Where officers eat" , "Confused situation" , "Untidy confusion" , "dirty and unpleasant" , "Dog's breakfast" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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