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Shortfall Bound To Restrict Conservative Leader If Mounting Crossword Clue

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

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We think the answer is "DEFICIT" which means:

    noun
  • • The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
  • • A deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning
  • • (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing
  • • An excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The government is facing a budget deficit due to increased spending."
  • • "The trade deficit between the two countries is widening."

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The Guardian Cryptic29 May 2019 Down 20
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