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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEFICIT Shortage or shortfall (7) | (7) | ||
| 9% | DEARTH Shortage | (6) | New York Times | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 8% | SCARCITY Shortage | (8) | Universal | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 7% | TRADEGAP Shortfall of exports vis-à-vis imports | (8) | New York Times | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 7% | INSULIN Slight shortage in hormone (7) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 6% | TEASER Tricky question from trustee involving labour shortage | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 6% | DROUGHT Shortage of rain is harsh in edges of desert (7) | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 6% | BLACKART Shortage in pub? Time for magic? (5,3) | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 6% | BLACKHOLE Liberal blocking second delivery of total budget shortfall? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6% | DEFICIENCY ShortFALL | (10) | Newsday | Sep 27, 2022 |
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