Clumsy NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Clumsy” crossword clue is AWKWARD (7 letters); other puzzles used ALLTHUMBS and INEPT. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on September 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 7 LETTERS
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AWKWARD: lacking skill, dexterity, or grace.
Best answers for “Clumsy”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AWKWARD | 7 | Clumsy |
| 2 | ALLTHUMBS | 9 | Clumsy |
| 3 | INEPT | 5 | Clumsy |
| 4 | OOPS | 4 | "That was clumsy of me!" similar clue |
| 5 | OOPSY | 5 | "Clumsy me!" similar clue |
| 6 | OAF | 3 | Clumsy person similar clue |
| 7 | ARK | 3 | Clumsy vessel similar clue |
| 8 | OAFS | 4 | Clumsy sorts similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 20, 2026 | AWKWARD | 130 Across |
| New York Times | March 17, 2026 | ALLTHUMBS | 4 Down |
| Universal | June 19, 2025 | INEPT | 50 Down |
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Questions about the Clumsy Crossword Clue
What is the 7-letter answer to the Clumsy crossword clue?
AWKWARD is the 7-letter answer to the “Clumsy” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Clumsy crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 20, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Clumsy crossword clue?
Other puzzles used ALLTHUMBS and INEPT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with OOPS (“"That was clumsy of me!"”), OOPSY (“"Clumsy me!"”), OAF (“Clumsy person”).