Is “Deficit” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DEFICIT
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General English word list
Meaning of Deficit
/ˈdɛfɪsɪt/
noun
1.Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
2.A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
Synonyms: fiscal deficit, shortfall