Not proficient (5)

I believe the answer is:

inept

(Other definitions for inept that I've seen before include "Futile" , "Awkward, showing no skill" , "Incompetent or awkward" , "Amateurish" , "Clumsy and incompetent" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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