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The Clue

Dextrous (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ABLE

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Notes

The answer ABLE is very common and appears about once every 38 puzzles.

Related Clues

Accomplished
Capable
Competent
Empowered
Equipped
Experienced
Fit
Permitted
Proficient
Qualified
Skilled
Skillful
Anagram for Elba
Au fait
___, Baker, Charlie
Baker's predecessor
Having the knack
Up to it
Up to the job
Up to speed
Up to the task
Well-suited
Baker-Charlie precursor
Cut out for it
G.I.'s first letter
Like some seamen
Having what it takes
Start of a well-known palindrome

Definition

ABLE as an adjective:

1. (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
2. (able, capable) = have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
3. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"
4. (able, able-bodied) = having a strong healthy body; "an able seaman"; "every able-bodied young man served in the army"