The crossword puzzle clue "Deficiency" has 7 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on March 20, 2026, the highest-ranked answer is LACK (4 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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7 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LACK
Deficiency
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
99%
LACK
Deficiency
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
99%
SHORTFALL
Deficiency
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 30, 2021
99%
SHORTFALL
Deficiency
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 30, 2021
50%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
50%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
50%
ANAEMIA
Result of haemoglobin deficiency
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
50%
ANAEMIA
Result of haemoglobin deficiency
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
50%
NOEAR
Musical deficiency
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2021
50%
NOEAR
Musical deficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2021
50%
BERIBERI
Thiamine deficiency disease
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2019
50%
BERIBERI
Thiamine deficiency disease
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2019
50%
RAIN
Dust Bowl deficiency
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2018
50%
RAIN
Dust Bowl deficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Deficiency" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 7 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LACK (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Deficiency"?
The best answer for "Deficiency" is LACK with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SHORTFALL (9 letters).
Where has "Deficiency" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 7 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 20, 2026.