Miserly Crossword Clue

Today's (21 March 2024) crossword provided to us by Newsday.com and the clue is "Miserly".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Miserly" corresponds to the answer "MEAN."

The reasoning behind this answer is as follows:

1. Character Trait: The word "miserly" is indicative of a behavioral characteristic related to being stingy, ungenerous, or unwilling to spend. This trait aligns with the concept of being "mean" in the sense of being tight-fisted or unwilling to share.
2. Single Word: In the context of crossword puzzles, it is important to think about concise answers that can fit into the available spaces. "Mean" is a succinct word that encapsulates the essence of the clue "miserly" without requiring multiple letters.
3. Common Usage: "Mean" is commonly used to describe individuals who exhibit selfish or uncharitable behavior, making it a suitable response to the clue "Miserly."

Therefore, the answer "MEAN" accurately reflects the association with the clue "Miserly," providing a succinct and precise solution for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "MEAN"

intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify

Example :

I don't know what you mean

he was asked to clarify what his remarks meant

I meant you, not Jones

 The Crossword clue "Miserly" published 81 time/s & has 12 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	21 March 2024	MEAN
Irish Times Simplex	5 March 2024	MEAN
Universal	19 January 2024	CHEAP
Independent.co.uk - Concise	20 November 2023	TIGHT-FISTED
Mirror quick	16 August 2023	MEAN
Crossword Champ Pro	30 January 2023	TIGHT

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Crossword	Date	Answer
The Telegraph - Quick	20 December 2022	STINGY
Crossword Champ Premium	13 November 2022	MEAN
Daily Quick	15 October 2022	MEAN
The Times Concise	24 September 2022	TIGHT FISTED
Lovatts Enigma	31 January 2022	MEAN
Penny dell	30 January 2022	GREEDY
The Guardian Quick	19 January 2022	MEAN
Evening Standard - Easy	22 December 2021	MEAN
Mirror classic	15 January 2021	MEAN
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	14 January 2021	STINGY
New York Times	6 January 2020	STINGY
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	20 October 2019	STINGY
Daily Celebrity	16 October 2019	Stingy
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	20 March 2019	STINGY
Wall Street Journal	24 March 2018	TIGHTFISTED
The Guardian	2 December 2017	PENNYPINCHING
The Irish News Quick	30 June 2017	PENNYPINCHING
Canadiana	17 August 2015	MEAN
7 Little Words	12 June 2013	HARDFISTED
L.A. Times Daily	10 December 2012	CHEAP