The missing word is in, making the phrase "A friend in need is a friend indeed," meaning a true friend is someone who helps you during difficult times, not just when things are easy, with 'indeed' emphasizing that their actions prove their friendship.
A friend ___ need is a friend indeed.
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This question is part of 🗣️ Verbal Ability within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the PPSC Punjab Public Service Commission preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.