1noun
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
“there is a serious lack of insight into the problem”
01 Word definition
lack
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is LACK a word?
Yes. LACK is a 4-letter noun. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-C-KHow do you spell LACK?
LACK contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with K.
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2verb
To be insufficiently prepared
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗deficiencywant
02 Letter breakdown
How is LACK spelled?
L1A2C3K4
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LACK.
How do you spell LACK?
LACK is spelled L-A-C-K. It contains 4 letters.