Crossword clue

“Lacking the capacity”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
UNABLE
Letters6
Starts withU
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 15, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lacking the capacity” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 15, 2025 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with U and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lacking the capacity” clue?+

The answer is UNABLE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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