The inability to read and write Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue The inability to read and write . 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 ILLITERACY.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ILLITERACY The inability to read and write (10)
3% ILLITERATE Unable to read and write (10) (10) Mirror Classic Feb 1, 2026
3% PEN Write (3) The Atlantic Jan 15, 2026
3% PERUSE Read (6) New York Times Jan 5, 2026
3% ANOSMIA Inability to smell (7) Premier Sunday Dec 28, 2025
3% ALEXIA Inability to read (6)
2% PAD Writing tablet (3) Commuter Feb 2, 2026
2% RIOTACT Read the -, chastise firmly (7) The Telegraph Quick Jan 31, 2026
2% VIBECHECK Read the room, say (9) The Atlantic Jan 30, 2026
2% SSE GPS reading (3) Newsday Jan 29, 2026
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