What word am I thinking of?

[rssllue]

Oh dear. Not a good predicament to be in if it is the case.

[Helen_Combe]

Are acronyms allowed?

[rssllue]

I never considered it before.

[Alice Heritage]

Yes, it is FUBAR. I hope I'm not disqualified? It's Miriam's go, either way.

[rssllue]

That's just messed up!

[Vickie Noel]

The words I've learned here though...acronyms et al. Splendid.

[rssllue]

Lots of cool words to be sure.

[Helen_Combe]

Better than when I did ’cornplasters’ without realising it should have been two words.
That kept everybody guessing.

[Manang Muyang]

I think, just like snafu, fubar is now acceptable in informal conversation. Laser, for example, started as an acronym.

Next one is seven letters that I picked up from an interesting review. It's a new word for me.

[rssllue]

S to start.

[Midnight07]

A... To follow up

[Alice Heritage]

Yes, fubar is listed as an adjective written thus in Merriam Webster. I'll try an L.

[rssllue]

The evolution of language never ceases to amaze does it?

[Helen_Combe]

I didn’t know laser started as an acronym!
L for learning something new.

[Manang Muyang]

L is well-liked but feeling lazy for now. S should also sleep some more.