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The Clue
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The Answer
SCANT
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Notes
The answer SCANT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bare
Brief
Inadequate
Inconsiderable
Limited
Meager
Slight
Barely adequate
Barely enough
Barely sufficient
Cut down
Hard to find
Hardly any
Hardly enough
Limited; meager
Little to no
Not enough
Opposite of ample
Skimp or scrimp
Hardly worth mentioning
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"