Disastrous Situation, Not Having It Together
Puzzle 17 of Fashion Throughout History Hard Pack
Question is: Disastrous Situation, Not Having It Together
and the answer is: HOTMESS
Word Meaning:
HOT MESS — (military) A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; service of such a heated meal to soldiers.
Definitions from Wiktionary.