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“Having no skill”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Having no skill”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 29, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter T
I ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

I N E P T

The answer to “Having no skill” is INEPT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Apr 29, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Having no skill” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is INEPT — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with T.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer INEPT

INEPT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Having no skill”

What is the answer to “Having no skill” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is INEPT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Having no skill”?

The answer INEPT contains 5 letters.

Was “Having no skill” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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