Shortage Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Shortage?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shortage is NEED. Other possible answers include DEARTH, LACK, dearths, deficit, deficits, famine, famines, shortages, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Shortage?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Shortage.

Q: What is another word for Shortage?

We list 9 synonyms related to Shortage. Common alternatives include DEARTH, FAMINE, DEARTHS, DEFICIT.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Shortage?

Clues like Shortage often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Speedy, The Guardian Cryptic, Daily Express, The Guardian Prize, Evening Standard, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 30/07/2025

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Hints for “Shortage”

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Hint 1: Meaning

an acute insufficiency .

Hint 2: Synonyms

NEED, LACK, DEARTH

Hint 3: Best answers

NEED, DEARTH, LACK

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Best answers for Shortage

4 letters

6 letters

DEARTH

All 11 answers for Shortage

Shortage with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
NEED	4
LACK	4

Shortage with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DEARTH	6
FAMINE	6

Shortage with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DEARTHS	7
DEFICIT	7
FAMINES	7

Shortage with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DEFICITS	8

Shortage with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
SHORTAGES	9
SHORTFALL	9

Shortage with 10 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SHORTFALLS	10

Synonyms for Shortage

We found 9 synonyms.

6 letter words

7 letter words

8 letter words

DEFICITS

9 letter words

10 letter words

SHORTFALLS

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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Shortage”

What's the best solution for Shortage?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shortage is NEED. Other possible answers include DEARTH, LACK, dearths, deficit, deficits, famine, famines, shortages, among others.

How many solutions are there for Shortage?

We have found 11 possible answers for the crossword clue Shortage.

How do I find a solution for Shortage?

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What is another word for Shortage?

We list 9 synonyms related to Shortage. Common alternatives include DEARTH, FAMINE, DEARTHS, DEFICIT.

Which crosswords feature clues like Shortage?

Clues like Shortage often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Observer Speedy, The Guardian Cryptic, Daily Express, The Guardian Prize, Evening Standard, among others.

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