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Clumsy writer held up by computer technology (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inept

'clumsy' is the definition.
('inept' can be a synonym of 'clumsy')

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for inept that I've seen before include "Showing a lack of competence" , "Useless, awkward" , "Absurd or unskilful" , "Silly - unskilled - unsuitable" , "Cack-handed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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