| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SHORTFALL | Deficit | |
| OVERDRAFT | Account deficit | |
| OVERDRAWN | In deficit at bank | |
| SHORTAGE | Tag coming inshore causes deficit | |
| ELICIT | Draw out extremely elevated deficit | |
| DEFICIT | Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack; as, a deficit in taxes, revenue, etc. | |
| DEFALCATION | A lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit. Specifically: Reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim; set- off. | |