Is lacking (5)
I believe the answer is:
needs
(Other definitions for needs that I've seen before include "Essentials" , "Necessities" , "Requirements" , "necessity once" , "Things that are wanted" .)
I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and the King Feature Syndicate.
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