Shortage Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shortage featured in Universal puzzle on December 19, 2025. 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SCARCITY.

Crossword Answer For Shortage:

7 Potential Answers:

Answer	Length	Source	Date
SCARCITY Shortage	(8)	Universal	Dec 19, 2025
DEFICIT Shortage (7)	(7)	Mirror Classic	Sep 15, 2025
LACK Shortage (4)	(4)	Puzzler	Sep 13, 2025
DEARTH Shortage	(6)	Mirror Tea Time	Jun 21, 2024
NEED Shortage	(4)	LA Times Daily	Mar 1, 2024
WANT Shortage	(4)
DEFICIENCY Shortage	(10)

33 Similar Clues:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
34%	TOOFEW A shortage of	(6)	Premier Sunday	Jul 14, 2024
34%	DEARTHS Shortages	(7)	Commuter	May 14, 2024
34%	ALOT No shortage	(4)
34%	LACKS Shortages	(5)
34%	WANTS Shortages.	(5)
34%	NEEDS Shortages.	(5)
31%	FAMINE Shortage of a sort	(6)	New York Times	Oct 2, 2025
29%	HAWKDEFICIT Shortage of raptors?	(11)	LA Times Daily	Jun 13, 2025
29%	DROUGHT Shortage of rain	(7)	Mirror Tea Time	Dec 20, 2024
29%	FAMINES Food shortages	(7)

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What is the answer of Shortage Crossword Clue?

In this clue, "Shortage" is a hint that suggests a lack or insufficiency of something. The answer, "NEED," fits perfectly as it signifies a requirement or necessity that is lacking. This connection showcases how clues in crosswords can cleverly lead you to the right answer through wordplay and context.