Crossword answer

INEPTNESS

9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, June 11, 2026

Letter pattern

INEPTNESS

Starts with I, ends with S · 9 letters

Clues that lead to INEPTNESS

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Stupidity9Daily ExpressJun 11, 2026 Steps in, shaken, to limit new English incompetence9The IndependentApr 24, 2026 Seven points written after one shows incompetence9The IndependentOct 29, 2025

About INEPTNESS in crosswords

INEPTNESS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Stupidity” in the Daily Express crossword on June 11, 2026.

Other 9-letter answers

POINTLESSAnti-matter? CLOUDNINEUni cloned bats in happy place (5,4) GODDESSESFrigg and Freyja, e.g. SPITITOUTCurrent advice in recession, sell? Don't be dumb ABOUNDINGSkip wearing silver trousers all over the place LIKEASHOTQuickly heart someone's Instagram post EMULATORSPrograms for playing retro video games, often SOAPOPERAPotentially never-ending series then, each set of years SLIPSAWAYLeaves unobtrusively CONUNDRUMRiddle EDITORIALLeader column TURNIPTOPGreens convert Pip to cycling TOPBANANAAct given star billing, for best performance by a theatrical dog NOSEBLEEDSee blonde dancing, getting minor injury (9)

Every appearance of INEPTNESS (3)

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Jun 11, 2026

Stupidity · Daily Express · 15 Across

Apr 24, 2026

Steps in, shaken, to limit new English incompetence · The Independent · 24 Across

Oct 29, 2025

Seven points written after one shows incompetence · The Independent · 18 Across