The windowsill was a cluttered mess of papers and dust.
Meaning: The windowsill was covered in a disorganized and messy pile of papers and dust.
Choice of Words: Windowsill is the ledge or horizontal surface at the bottom of a window. Cluttered means covered in a disorganized or messy way. Mess refers to a state of disorder or untidiness. Papers are flat sheets of material used for writing or printing. Dust refers to fine particles of dirt or other matter that accumulate over time.
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