Lack Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Lack?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Lack is NEED. Other possible answers include ABSENCE, SHORTAGE, deficiencies, deficiency, lacked, lacking, lacks, miss, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Lack?

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

Q: What is another word for Lack?

We list 11 synonyms related to Lack. Common alternatives include MISS, WANT, LACKS, WANTS.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Lack?

Clues like Lack often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, The Observer Azed, Sunday Mirror, The Observer Everyman, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 27/10/2026

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Hints for “Lack”

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Hint 1: Meaning

be without; "This soup lacks salt"; "There is something missing in my jewelry box!" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

NEED, MISS, WANT

Hint 3: Best answers

NEED, ABSENCE, SHORTAGE

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Best answers for Lack

All 14 answers for Lack

Lack with 4 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
NEED	4
MISS	4
WANT	4

Lack with 5 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
LACKS	5
WANTS	5

Lack with 6 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
LACKED	6
MISSED	6
MISSES	6

Lack with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
ABSENCE	7
LACKING	7
MISSING	7

Lack with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SHORTAGE	8

Lack with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DEFICIENCY	10

Lack with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DEFICIENCIES	12

Synonyms for Lack

We found 11 synonyms.

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5 letter words

6 letter words

7 letter words

10 letter words

DEFICIENCY

12 letter words

DEFICIENCIES

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Grant consideration	33%
Grant criterion, often	33%
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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Lack”

What's the best solution for Lack?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Lack is NEED. Other possible answers include ABSENCE, SHORTAGE, deficiencies, deficiency, lacked, lacking, lacks, miss, among others.

How many solutions are there for Lack?

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

How do I find a solution for Lack?

Use the length filters to match the number of squares in your grid, then type any letters you already have into the solver. You can also browse every listed answer below, or try a similar clue if this wording is slightly different.

What is another word for Lack?

We list 11 synonyms related to Lack. Common alternatives include MISS, WANT, LACKS, WANTS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Lack?

Clues like Lack often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mirror, The Observer Azed, Sunday Mirror, The Observer Everyman, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, among others.

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