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Oddly messy, incomplete clue straightened out but somewhat inelegant (6)

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clumsy

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(Other definitions for clumsy that I've seen before include "Awkward and unskilful" , "Not dextrous" , "Cack-handed" , "Lacking grace in movement" , "Maladroit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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