Crossword answer
DEFICIENT
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, May 25, 2026
Letter pattern
DEFICIENT
Clues that lead to DEFICIENT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Lacking9Daily ExpressMay 25, 2026
Inadequate9Evening StandardJul 10, 2023
About DEFICIENT in crosswords
DEFICIENT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Lacking” in the Daily Express crossword on May 25, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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GETBEHINDSupport
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Every appearance of DEFICIENT (3)
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May 25, 2026
Lacking · Daily Express · 9 Down
Apr 21, 2026
Lacking · Daily Express · 3 Across
Jul 10, 2023
Inadequate · Evening Standard · 21 Across