Ham-handed Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 23, 2025 · 28-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between August 2014 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 23, 2025 · 28-Across · 5 letters
INEPT0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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