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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Incompetent writer held up by it last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INEPT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INEPT Incompetent writer held up by it | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 2, 2015 |
| 3% | BOTHER British held up by more trouble | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 3% | REINED Held in check | (6) | Newsday | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 3% | AUTHORS Writers | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3% | OWNED Held the deed to | (5) | Commuter | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3% | ATBAY Held in check | (5) | USA Today | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | ADHERED Held fast (to) | (7) | The Times Concise | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3% | NOTABLE Famous, though incompetent? (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 3% | PENT ___-up (like held in emotions) | (4) | ||
| 3% | MISHANDLE Incompetently deal with | (9) | The Times Concise | Aug 20, 2025 |
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