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Naive in wanting skills? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

artless

This clue is a double definition.

'naive' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'wanting skills?' is the second definition.
(without skill or craft)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for artless that I've seen before include "Clumsy and uncaring" , "Free from cunning" , "Without pretension" , "Simple and natural in manner" , "Naive - unskilful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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