Answer: penury

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PENURYProblem of have-nots.
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (as money)
penurypoverty
penuryextreme poverty
PENURYDestitute state
PENURYDestitution
PENURYExtreme dearth
PENURYPrivation
PENURYLack of money.
PENURYIndigence
PENURYStatus in "for poorer" category.
PENURYPrivation.
PENURYSevere circumstances
PENURYExtreme poverty
PENURYSevere frugality
PENURYDearth
PENURYExtreme want