The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SKIMP which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Be cheap, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SKIMP | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SKIMP be the right solution?
The word "skimp" means to be stingy or economical with something, often money. Therefore, if someone is being cheap, they could be said to be "skimping" on their spending.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be cheap, say
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Crossword Answer definitions
SKIMP verb- To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.
- A skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.
- (in the plural) Underwear.
- To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
- To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
- To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.
- Scanty.
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