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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 5 | Foolish ... or, when read as three words, how this puzzle's other four "foolish" answers are arranged | |
3 | 26% | 4 | A derogatory term for someone who behaves in a foolish or foolish manner | |
Foolish Writer Retired In Italy Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "INEPT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Not elegant or graceful in expression
- • Generally incompetent and ineffectual
- • Revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse adjective
- • Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
- • Unfit; unsuitable.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is an inept leader who cannot make decisions effectively."
- • "The company's inept handling of customer complaints led to a loss of business."
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The Guardian Cryptic02 Apr 2004 | Across 26 | |
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