Maladroit Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 30, 2021 · 6-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 1997 and July 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 30, 2021 · 6-Down · 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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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 25, 1997.AWKWARD7 lettersanswer page
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