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Deficient Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LACKING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Inadequate in amount or degree
- • Nonexistent verb
- • To be without, to need, to require.
- • To be short (of or for something).
- • To be in want.
- • To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach. noun
- • The absence of something; a lack. adjective
- • Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).
- • Not carrying a firearm.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The student's essay was lacking in depth and originality."
- • "The team's performance was lacking in enthusiasm."
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The Guardian Quick23 Dec 2016 | Down 13 | |
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