Inadequate specimen Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Inadequate specimen . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is POOREXCUSE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POOREXCUSE Inadequate specimen (10)
4% EXAMPLE Specimen (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 6, 2025
3% DYNAST Period lacking a horrible inadequate ruler (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 7, 2025
3% FEEBLE Cost associated with ballet oddly inadequate (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 6, 2025
3% DISSECT Cut open (a specimen) (7) The Times Concise Oct 28, 2025
3% SHORTHAUL Inadequate lobby speaking for such transport (5-4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
3% LEANEST Home on pasture most inadequate (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
3% LOOSE Inadequately fastened (5) The Times Concise Oct 8, 2025
3% SAMPLE Specimen (6) (6) Mirror Classic Aug 26, 2025
3% INSUFFICIENT Inadequate, not enough (12) (12) Mirror Classic Aug 17, 2025
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