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The Clue
Lacking (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DEFICIENT
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Notes
The answer DEFICIENT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DEFICIENT as an adjective:
1. (deficient, lacking, wanting) = inadequate in amount or degree; "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"
2. (insufficient, deficient) = of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; "insufficient funds"
3. (deficient, inferior, substandard) = falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing"