Lacking skill or ability (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INEPT Lacking skill or ability (5) (5)
9% ILL ___-equipped (lacking the necessary ability) (3)
9% INCOMPETENCE Lack of skill (12) (12) Puzzler Jun 28, 2026
8% PYROMANIA Urge to fire party lacking skill supported by country (9) The Times Cryptic Aug 25, 2026
8% ESP Medium ability (3) LA Times Daily Aug 21, 2026
8% ABLY With skill (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 18, 2026
8% ABLE Skilled (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 11, 2026
8% EAR Musical ability (3) Commuter Aug 8, 2026
8% INCOMPETENT Marked by a lack of ability or skill (11) The Times Concise Dec 25, 2021
7% ARTISTE Skilled performer (7) New York Times Sep 3, 2026
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