Deficiency Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Deficiency?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Deficiency is NEED. Other possible answers include GAP, MINUS, LACK, SHORTAGE, PAUCITY, deficiencies, inadequacies, inadequacy, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Deficiency?

We have found 14 possible answers for the crossword clue Deficiency.

Q: What is another word for Deficiency?

We list 9 synonyms related to Deficiency. Common alternatives include LACK, WANT, LACKS, WANTS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Deficiency?

Clues like Deficiency often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Express, The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mirror, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Guardian Quick, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 12/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

lack of an adequate quantity or number; "the inadequacy of unemployment benefits" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

GAP, NEED, LACK

Hint 3: Best answers

NEED, GAP, MINUS

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Best answers for Deficiency

4 letters

3 letters

5 letters

MINUS

All 14 answers for Deficiency

Deficiency with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
GAP	3

Deficiency with 4 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
NEED	4
LACK	4
WANT	4

Deficiency with 5 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
MINUS	5
LACKS	5
WANTS	5

Deficiency with 7 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PAUCITY	7

Deficiency with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SHORTAGE	8

Deficiency with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
INADEQUACY	10

Deficiency with 12 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DEFICIENCIES	12
INADEQUACIES	12

Deficiency with 13 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
INSUFFICIENCY	13

Deficiency with 15 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
INSUFFICIENCIES	15

Synonyms for Deficiency

We found 9 synonyms.

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5 letter words

10 letter words

INADEQUACY

12 letter words

13 letter words

INSUFFICIENCY

15 letter words

INSUFFICIENCIES

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What's the best solution for Deficiency?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Deficiency is NEED. Other possible answers include GAP, MINUS, LACK, SHORTAGE, PAUCITY, deficiencies, inadequacies, inadequacy, among others.

How many solutions are there for Deficiency?

We have found 14 possible answers for the crossword clue Deficiency.

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What is another word for Deficiency?

We list 9 synonyms related to Deficiency. Common alternatives include LACK, WANT, LACKS, WANTS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Deficiency?

Clues like Deficiency often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Express, The Guardian Quiptic, Daily Mirror, The Daily Telegraph Daily, The Guardian Quick, among others.

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