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The Clue
Powerless (6 letter answer)
The Answer
UNABLE
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Notes
The answer UNABLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Helpless
Impotent
Incompetent
Lacking competence
Lacking the resources
Lacking the skill
In want of the wherewithal
No-can-do
Not up to it
Definition
UNABLE as an adjective:
1. (usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; "unable to get to town without a car"; "unable to obtain funds"
2. (usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; "dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately"; "the sun was unable to melt enough snow"
3. (ineffective, ineffectual, unable) = lacking in power or forcefulness; "an ineffectual ruler"; "like an unable phoenix in hot ashes"