Lack of what's needed (6)

I believe the answer is:

dearth

(Other definitions for dearth that I've seen before include "Shortage, paucity" , "In short supply" , "Severe lack" , "Scarcity - lack" , "Acute shortage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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