Be frugal crossword clue
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SCRIMP — the 6-letter solution to “Be frugal”, entered at 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 13, 2022.
About this clue
“Be frugal” appeared as 4 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 13, 2022, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 6 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 17, 2026.
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- SKIMP5 letters
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What is the answer to “Be frugal”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, October 13, 2022, the answer to “Be frugal” is SCRIMP — 6 letters, entered at 4 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SKIMP, SCRIMP. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.