Am in east, after start of feast, where there's a shortage of food Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FAMINE Am in east, after start of feast, where there's a shortage of food (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 28, 2018
63% DEFICIT Shortage (7) Universal Mar 10, 2026
63% DEARTH Shortage (6) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
58% EATS Feasts (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
58% ATE Feasted (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
58% SCARCITY Shortage (8) Universal Dec 19, 2025
52% PASSOVER Jewish feast (8) The Telegraph Quick Mar 4, 2026
52% SHIATSU East Asian form of massage (S, not Z) (7) The Times Concise Mar 4, 2026
52% LUAU Hawaiian feast of food, drink and entertainment (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jan 30, 2026
52% ANTE The "a" of am (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 17, 2026

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