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Deficiency or failing (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

weakness

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">deficiency</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(thesaurus)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">failing</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(failing can mean a weakness or flaw)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for weakness that I've seen before include "Ill-defended spot - predilection" , "Fault or flaw" , "Lack of strength" , "Failing or shortcoming" , "Achilles heel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Daily Mail.
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