The Clue
Out of cash (8 letter answer)
The Answer
STRAPPED
Tags
Notes
The answer STRAPPED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Broke
Greatly wanting
Pressed for cash
Short on cash
Short on dough
Short of cash, informally
Down to one's last nickel
Definition
STRAP as a verb:
1. tie with a strap
2. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
3. sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"
4. secure (a sprained joint) with a strap