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Shortage, paucity (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dearth

This clue is a double definition.

'shortage' is the first definition.
(dearth can mean a shortage or lack)

'paucity' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for dearth that I've seen before include "Acute insufficiency" , "In short supply" , "poverty" , "Shortage, lack" , "Acute shortage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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