It's scarce starting for all sides today (5)

I believe the answer is:

short

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'it's scarce' is the definition.
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I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for short that I've seen before include "Terse; in insufficient supply" , "Curt" , "Concise" , "Neat" , "Wanting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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