Crossword clue
Frugal crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Frugal”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is THRIFTY.
Top answer
THRIFTY
7 letters · Using money carefully
All answers for “Frugal”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| MEAN | 4 | Unwilling to spend, British |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TIGHT | 5 | Unwilling to spend, informal |
| SPARE | 5 | Scanty, of a meal |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| STINGY | 6 | Unwilling to give or spend |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| THRIFTY Best match | 7 | Using money carefully |
| SPARING | 7 | Economical, not wasteful |
| CAREFUL | 7 | Prudent with money |
| MISERLY | 7 | Hoarding wealth |
| PRUDENT | 7 | Careful and sensible |
| SPARTAN | 7 | Austere and simple |
| AUSTERE | 7 | Severely simple |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| PENNY-WISE | 9 | Careful about small sums |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| ECONOMICAL | 10 | Avoiding waste |
| ABSTEMIOUS | 10 | Restrained with food and drink |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| PARSIMONIOUS | 12 | Extremely unwilling to spend |
| CHEESEPARING | 12 | Mean with money |
No answers match those letters. Try the crossword solver, which searches the whole dictionary.
What does “Frugal” mean?
Frugal means careful and economical with money or food, avoiding waste. It can also describe a meal that is plain and cheap.
Solving tip
Positive answers include THRIFTY and ECONOMICAL; negative ones include MEAN, STINGY and MISERLY. For a meal clue try SPARE or MEAGRE/MEAGER.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Frugal"?
The most likely answer is THRIFTY (7 letters) — Using money carefully. Other common answers are SPARING (7), ECONOMICAL (10), CAREFUL (7), MEAN (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Frugal"?
Answers to "Frugal" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.