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Home/Rootonym/Generally awkward, clumsy; lacking skill or aptitude, esp. for a particular task (adjective)
Generally awkward, clumsy; lacking skill or aptitude, esp. for a particular task (adjective)
USA Today Rootonym clue · 5 letters · last seen November 15, 2026
Answer
INEPT
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The Root
EPTmeans “fit, join”
In a sentence: Fred recognized his INEPT ability to properly seal pipes and called a plumber.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Generally awkward, clumsy; lacking skill or aptitude, esp. for a particular task (adjective)” has the answer INEPT (5 letters), built on the root EPT, which means “fit, join”. See the full November 15, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.
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