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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
Inadequate
Inconsiderable
Limited
Meager
Measly
Mere
Slight
Stint
Barely enough
Barely sufficient
Hard to find
Hardly adequate
Hardly any
In limited supply
Mere; meager
Not enough
Opposite of ample
In short supply
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"