Scarce Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Scarce?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Scarce is RARE. Other possible answers include IN SHORT SUPPLY, INSHORTSUPPLY, barely, hardly, just, scarcely.

Q: How many solutions are there for Scarce?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Scarce.

Q: What is another word for Scarce?

We list 4 synonyms related to Scarce. Common alternatives include JUST, BARELY, HARDLY, SCARCELY.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Scarce?

Clues like Scarce often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday People, Evening Standard, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Daily Telegraph GK, The i Paper, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 13/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand; "fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

RARE, JUST, BARELY

Hint 3: Best answers

RARE, IN SHORT SUPPLY, INSHORTSUPPLY

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Best answers for Scarce

4 letters

RARE

13 letters

All 7 answers for Scarce

Scarce with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
RARE	4
JUST	4

Scarce with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
BARELY	6
HARDLY	6

Scarce with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SCARCELY	8

Scarce with 13 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
IN SHORT SUPPLY	13
INSHORTSUPPLY	13

Synonyms for Scarce

We found 4 synonyms.

4 letter words

JUST

6 letter words

8 letter words

SCARCELY

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What's the best solution for Scarce?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Scarce is RARE. Other possible answers include IN SHORT SUPPLY, INSHORTSUPPLY, barely, hardly, just, scarcely.

How many solutions are there for Scarce?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Scarce.

How do I find a solution for Scarce?

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What is another word for Scarce?

We list 4 synonyms related to Scarce. Common alternatives include JUST, BARELY, HARDLY, SCARCELY.

Which crosswords feature clues like Scarce?

Clues like Scarce often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday People, Evening Standard, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Daily Telegraph GK, The i Paper, among others.

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