The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFICIT which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2016.
Surplus's opposite crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEFICIT | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Surplus's opposite
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- adverse
- anti-
- antithesis
- antonym
- contrary
- contrast
- contravention
- converse
- counter
- face
- inverse
Crossword Answer definitions
DEFICIT noun- Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
- A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
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