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Lacking The Knack 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 crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INEPT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Feb 1998 | Across 40 | |
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