Lacking skill Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 10, 2023 · 65-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2023 · 65-Across · 5 letters
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revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; "an inept remark"; "it was tactless to bring up those disagreeable"
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