Often Confused With Debt; Costs Exceed Revenue

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Ancient Egypt, Group 187, Puzzle 2 (Curse of the Pharaohs).

Question is: Often Confused With Debt; Costs Exceed Revenue

and the answer is: DEFICIT

Word Meaning:

DEFICIT — Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

Definitions from Wiktionary.