The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CUT BACK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Tighten the purse strings crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CUT BACK | 100 % | 8 |
Why may CUT-BACK be the right solution?
"CUT BACK" is the right solution because it means to reduce or decrease spending, which is what tightening the purse strings entails.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tighten the purse strings
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hold the purse strings
- tighten one's belt
- loosen the apron strings
- lighten someone's purse
- pick up the slack
- put a lid on
- tie up loose ends
- lose it
- cut down
- scrimp and save
- tie someone's hands
- tie oneself in knots
Crossword Answer definitions
CUT BACK noun- A reduction of some sort in an existing program.
- Maneuver where the surfer turns and surfs back towards where the wave is breaking.
- (roofing) Solvent-thinned bitumen used in cold process roofing adhesives, cements and coatings.
- An offensive pass played into a position further from the attacking goal line.
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