Confusion in Times Square (4)

I believe the answer is:

mess

'confusion' is the definition.
(mess can mean confusion or chaos)

'in times square' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'MESS' is hidden within 'times square'.

(Other definitions for mess that I've seen before include "Army dining place" , "Service dining-area" , "Place to eat" , "State of confusion and disorderliness" , "Mix-up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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