: a situation marked by errors or confusion : muddle
also
: an error causing such a situation
a scheduling snafu
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
While a snafu at the 2016 Oscars saw Moonlight achieve a very different kind of notoriety, the film remains widely regarded as the year’s indisputable best picture.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
There was a bit of a royal snafu this week, which was later called out on social media.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The palace mixed up a father and son with the snafu, confusing James, Earl of Wessex, for his father, Prince Edward.
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Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The program has also been criticized for some of its editorial decisions and logistical snafus.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
While a snafu at the 2016 Oscars saw Moonlight achieve a very different kind of notoriety, the film remains widely regarded as the year’s indisputable best picture.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
There was a bit of a royal snafu this week, which was later called out on social media.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The palace mixed up a father and son with the snafu, confusing James, Earl of Wessex, for his father, Prince Edward.
—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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“Snafu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snafu. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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