Critical, as a shortage Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 23, 1996 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 23, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 1996 · 14-Across · 5 letters
ACUTE0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
of critical importance and consequence; "an acute (or critical) lack of research funds"
adjective
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