1adjective
inadequate in amount or degree
“a deficient education”
01 Word definition
lacking
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is LACKING a word?
Yes. LACKING is a 7-letter adjective. inadequate in amount or degree Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-A-C-K-I-N-GHow do you spell LACKING?
LACKING contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with G.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗deficientwanting
02 Letter breakdown
How is LACKING spelled?
L1A2C3K4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About LACKING.
How do you spell LACKING?
LACKING is spelled L-A-C-K-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.