You'll now see a little X in the top left corner of the deletable apps, so tap it and then select Delete to get rid of the offending item. You can remove several of them one after the other (so
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Remove apps from iPad - Apple Support The apps begin to jiggle. Tap on the app you want to remove, then tap Delete. When you’re done, swipe up from the bottom edge or press the Home button (on an iPad with a Home button). If you change your mind, you can redownload apps you’ve removed.