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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% | ANAEMIA Red blood cell deficiency | (7) | The Times Concise | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 7% | DEARTH Deficiency, shortage | (6) | The Times Concise | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 7% | LACKING Deficient (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 7% | LOOSE Inadequately fastened | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | DELETES Removes children, withdrawn over inadequate service (7) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
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