Very proficient Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2026 · 9-Across · 5 letters
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having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"
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