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Lacking Competence Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INEPT which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

98%6Exact Match!
adjective

• (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability

• lacking in power or forcefulness

36%10 Individuals lacking competence
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New York Times Mini19 Dec 2022 Down 2
New York Times17 Aug 1992 Down 23
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