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Scanty Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MEAGRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MEAGRE

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We think the answer is "MEAGRE" which means:

    adjective
  • • Deficient in amount or quality or extent
  • noun
  • • Argyrosomus regius, an edible fish of the family sciaenidae.
  • verb
  • • To make lean.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The portion of food given to the prisoners was meagre."
  • • "She earns a meagre salary at her current job."

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick02 Oct 2023 Down 12
Telegraph Quick10 Jun 2023 Across 8
The Guardian Speedy12 Feb 2023 Down 16
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