Lacking dexterity Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 5, 2017 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 5, 2017 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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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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