Deficit

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The amount by which something, especially money, is insufficient or falls short of what is required.

“The government announced plans to reduce the budget deficit.”

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Seven letters with -IT suffix; contains useful vowels E, I, I

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Worth 13 points; good for strategic placement with the F

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