Dirty digs is a term used to describe a place that is in a state of disrepair and uncleanliness. The crossword solutions for this term are HOVEL (5 letters), rat hole (7 letters), RATTRAP (7 letters), STY (3 letters), and NEST (4 letters). A HOVEL is a small, crudely built shelter, often without windows or a door. A rat hole is a hole or tunnel made by rats, usually found in the ground. A RATTRAP is a trap designed to catch rats. A STY is a pigpen, typically a small, dirty enclosure. Finally, a NEST is a structure built by animals to house their young.