SHORTAGE

Lack (8)

Solution has appeared in 3 crosswords (1 across and 2 down):

• Quick crossword No 16,485 — 2023-03-08 00:00:10
  12D: Deficit (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,949 — 2021-06-18 23:00:38
  8A: Dearth (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,319 — 2019-06-12 23:00:56
  10D: Lack (8)