___ issue (problem fixable by self-improvement) (5)

I believe the answer is:

skill

(Other definitions for skill that I've seen before include "Expertise, dexterity" , "facility" , "Special ability" , "Prowess" , "Ability - dexterity" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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