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LACKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Lacks.

Lacks - as a noun

The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

Example: "There is a serious lack of insight into the problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficiency21want7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10need5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lacks - as a verb

Be without

Example: "This soup lacks salt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
miss6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
have10

To be insufficiently prepared

Example Sentences

"He lacks the necessary skills for the job."
"She lacks confidence in her abilities."
"The team lacks motivation to win."
"The company lacks proper management."
"He lacks experience in this field."
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Word Game Points

Is LACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lacks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LACKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is LACKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lacks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LACKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LACKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lacks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LACKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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