Shortage Put Right In The End 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	27%	8		What's put up right to left where right, left and centre put up?
3	27%	7		To officially end or put an end to something

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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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic08 Apr 2013	Across 22
The Guardian Quiptic26 May 2003	Across 14
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