Crossword clues for the word: FAMINES The word FAMINES has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for FAMINES Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) Biblical hardships Certain catastrophes Critical shortages Dearths. Extreme scarcities Focuses of some humanitarian aid Periods of privation. Red Cross concerns