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 1962.
Use sparingly: Colloq 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 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Use sparingly: Colloq
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- skimp
 - conserve
 - husband
 - conserved
 - nurse
 - ration
 - stint
 - open
 - peck
 - pick
 - edge
 - tot
 
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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