The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UNEVEN
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More clues leading to the result UNEVEN
- Odd United Nations part of programme cut short
- As inconsistent as this clue?
- Odd nun eventually getting cut down to size
- Bumpy drive finally fenced in by a French priest
- Rough concert venue close to London
- Odd description of something rough
- Rough? That’s odd
- Inconsistent comedian at last packing questionable venue
- Sawn off weapon’s still irregular
- Possibly odd Tyneside sports location shortly to be erected
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The straight part
We know that "Inconsistent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case inconsistent = uneven.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 UNEVEN mean?
UNEVEN verb- To make uneven.
- Not even
- Not level or smooth
- Not uniform
- Varying in quality
- Odd