The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word UNFIT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result UNFIT
- Out of shape squad drinking in France
- Force adopted by military group is not appropriate
- Inappropriate fine accepted by one
- Ill-equipped force brigade encircles
- Inappropriate female introduced to squad
- . Not able to have posh new suit
- Ineligible female included in squad
- Needing exercise, one circles a furlong
- Large body to go comfortably round, being out of shape
- Female in brigade failing physical education?
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The straight part
We know that "not appropriate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not appropriate = unfit.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNFIT mean?
UNFIT verb- To make unfit; to render unsuitable, spoil, disqualify.
- Not fit; not having the correct requirements.
- Not fit, not having a good physical demeanor.