Latin for "is wanting" (5)

I believe the answer is:

caret

(Other definitions for caret that I've seen before include "Text mark indicating insertion" , "Particular mark" , "It shows what to put in" , "Proofreader's sign of omission" , "Proofreading sign for 'Insert'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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