Skillful Crossword Clue

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Skillful Crossword Answer

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NEAT

(4 letters)

DEFT

(4 letters)

ADROIT

(6 letters)

ABLE

(4 letters)

MASTERLY

(8 letters)

PRACTICED

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
(adjective)
1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SKILLFUL (adjective)
1. done with delicacy and skill
2. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

NEAT
(4 letters)
DEFT
(4 letters)
ADROIT
(6 letters)
ABLE
(4 letters)
MASTERLY
(8 letters)
PRACTICED
(9 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
PATED

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Down

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