Far from skilled (5)

I believe the answer is:

inept

(Other definitions for inept that I've seen before include "Awkward, showing no skill" , "rubbish" , "Incompetent and ineffectual" , "Clumsy, out of place" , "Clumsy, bungling" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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