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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deficient, inadequate last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCANTY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCANTY Deficient, inadequate | (6) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Dec 23, 2018 |
| 8% | PAR Not up to ___ (inadequate) | (3) | ||
| 8% | MEAGER Inadequate | (6) | Commuter | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 8% | LACK Deficiency | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 8% | INSUFFICIENT Inadequate or deficient | (12) | Mirror Classic | May 5, 2024 |
| 7% | LACKING Deficient (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 7% | LOOSE Inadequately fastened | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | PROFANITY Don very deficient in self-regard? F-------! (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 6% | LAMENTABLE Inadequate Los Angeles blokes on board (10) | (10) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 2, 2025 |
| 6% | DYNAST Period lacking a horrible inadequate ruler (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 7, 2025 |
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