The clue "Competent" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 16, 2025. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 8 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, ABLE (4 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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8 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ABLE
Competent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
99%
ABLE
Competent
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
50%
ABLER
More competent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
50%
ABLER
More competent
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
50%
JACKOFALLTRADES
One competent in many areas
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
50%
JACKOFALLTRADES
One competent in many areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
50%
INEPT
Not competent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2023
50%
INEPT
Not competent
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2023
50%
ABLEST
Most competent
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 1, 2021
50%
ABLEST
Most competent
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 1, 2021
50%
ADEPT
More than competent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2021
50%
ADEPT
More than competent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2021
1%
DAUB
Paint incompetently
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2020
1%
DAUB
Paint incompetently
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2020
1%
SCHLEMIELSONWHEELS
Incompetent drivers?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2019
1%
SCHLEMIELSONWHEELS
Incompetent drivers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Competent" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 8 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ABLE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Competent"?
The best answer for "Competent" is ABLE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Competent" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 62 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 16, 2025.