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The Clue
Limited; meager (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SCANT
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Notes
The answer SCANT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bare
Inadequate
Inconsiderable
Limited
Meager
Measly
Mere
Slight
Stint
Barely adequate
Barely enough
Barely sufficient
Hard to find
Hardly adequate
Hardly any
Not enough
Opposite of ample
In short supply
Skimp or scrimp
Definition
SCANT as a verb:
1. (skimp, scant) = work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
2. (scant, skimp) = limit in quality or quantity
3. (stint, skimp, scant) = supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance"
SCANT as an adjective:
1. (light, scant, short) = less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"