Crossword Genius

British capital deficit creates this sort of market? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

black

'this sort of market?' is the definition.

'british capital deficit' is the wordplay.
'capital' suggests taking the first letters.
'deficit' becomes 'lack' (I've seen this in another clue).
The initial letter of 'british' is 'b'.
'b'+'lack'='BLACK'

'creates' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for black that I've seen before include "Like clubs and spades" , "Colour of soot" , "Gloomy" , "Colour of jet" , "Served without milk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.