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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Something thrown in to avoid a shortage. . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is MAKEWEIGHT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MAKEWEIGHT Something thrown in to avoid a shortage. | (10) | ||
| 6% | COP Avoid doing something, with "out" | (3) | ||
| 6% | WASP Something to avoid stepping on in summer? | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 6% | DEFICIT Shortage | (7) | Universal | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 5% | KNITTER Trinket thrown for craftsperson | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 5% | LASSO Rope thrown from horseback | (5) | USA Today | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 5% | SHUN Avoid | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | May 29, 2026 |
| 5% | LIE Avoid being honest | (3) | ||
| 5% | IDLE Avoiding work | (4) | Commuter | May 25, 2026 |
| 5% | YOUDBETTERNOT "I'd avoid that, personally!" | (13) | USA Today | May 25, 2026 |
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