| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| INADEQUACY | Shortage | |
| LACK | Shortage | |
| NEED | Shortage | |
| DEARTH | Shortage | |
| FAMINE | Extreme food shortage | |
| DROUGHT | Prolonged shortage of rainfall | |
| SCARCITY | Mark approaches large town shortage | |
| SCURVY | Disease caused by shortage of Vitamin C | |
| SHORTAGE | Amount or extent of deficiency, as determined by some requirement or standard; as, a shortage in money accounts. | |