“Ham-handed” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INEPT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ham-handed”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 23, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 23, 2025 grid5DPerform dreadfully, so to speak6 ltrs›23DMany a godchild5 ltrs›24DSomething to stand for6 ltrs›25DX, Y and Z, but not A, B and C11 ltrs›29D"The Office" role3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 23, 20251AHogwarts headmaster ___ Dumbledore5 ltrs›6AProvince4 ltrs›10AFollowed move-for-move4 ltrs›14AJapanese automaker named for a river5 ltrs›15AGround transportation option4 ltrs›16ARipped4 ltrs›17AA, B and C, but not X, Y and Z10 ltrs›19AWhere Bengali and Burmese are spoken4 ltrs›
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