The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ATAXIA
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The straight part
We know that "Inability to coordinate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inability to coordinate = ataxia.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 ATAXIA mean?
ATAXIA noun- Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.
- The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random
- Disorder; irregularity.