Proficient Universal Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Proficient” crossword clue is ADEPT (5 letters); other puzzles used ABLE. We have seen this clue 4 times in New York Times and USA Today and Universal crosswords, most recently on April 30, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS

ADEPT: highly skilled.

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Best answers for “Proficient”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1ADEPT5Proficient
2ABLE4Proficient

Seen in

CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesOctober 15, 2026ABLE38 Down
USA TodayApril 30, 2026ADEPT47 Across
UniversalMarch 4, 2025ADEPT62 Across
UniversalDecember 22, 2024ADEPT2 Down

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What is the 5-letter answer to the Proficient crossword clue?

ADEPT is the 5-letter answer to the “Proficient” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Proficient crossword clue last used?

In the USA Today of April 30, 2026. We have seen it 4 times.

What are other possible answers to the Proficient crossword clue?

Other puzzles used ABLE for this clue.