“Like Inspector Clouseau, despite all of his successes” crossword clue

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 “Like Inspector Clouseau, despite all of his successes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 24, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down 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.