What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bumbling in record time (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bumbling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym of "in") + EP (synonym of "record") + T (synonym of "time"); definition: "Bumbling" The answer is INEPT.

Bumbling in record time (5)

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