Lacking Crossword Clue

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Lacking Crossword Answer

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SANS

(4 letters)

SHORTOF

(7 letters)

FREEOF

(6 letters)

DEVOID

(6 letters)

OUTOF

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
(verb)
1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
2. create a short circuit in
(adverb)
1. at a disadvantage
2. quickly and without warning
(noun)
1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LACKING (adjective)
1. nonexistent
2. inadequate in amount or degree

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SANS
(4 letters)
SHORTOF
(7 letters)
FREEOF
(6 letters)
DEVOID
(6 letters)
OUTOF
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HORST

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