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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 9 | Brief trip leading to deficit | |
3 | 22% | 6 | Deficit | |
Brief Period In Deficit Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHORTAGE" which means:
- noun
- • The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
- • An acute insufficiency
An example sentence would be:
- • "There is a shortage of food in some parts of the world."
- • "The company is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers."
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