Shortage Of Spun Thread Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DEARTH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DEARTH

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	38%	5		Cloth spun from hand-spun yarn
3	34%	4		Spun thread

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DEARTH" which means:

noun

• An acute insufficiency
• An insufficient quantity or number

An example sentence would be:

• "There is a dearth of fresh produce in the winter."
• "The company's sales have been declining due to a dearth of new customers."

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The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2019	Across 17
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