Crossword answer
SCRIMP
6 letters · Used for 13 different clues · 20 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, September 19, 2026
Letter pattern
SCRIMP
Clues that lead to SCRIMP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Be frugal6Evening StandardSep 19, 2026
Be economical6The IndependentSep 9, 2026
Pinch6Evening StandardAug 21, 2026
Second cold ringleader with mischievous child will economise6Daily ExpressJun 27, 2026
Be sparing (6)6The SunJun 8, 2026
Regularly secure naughty child for stint (6)6The SunJun 8, 2026
Save seafood that's cold, not hot6The IndependentFeb 3, 2026
Cut back Southern press6The IndependentJun 9, 2025
Eschew extravagance6NewsdayMay 9, 2025
Save shellfish when temperature is lowered6The IndependentDec 11, 2024
Live cheaply, putting millions into unfinished screenplay6The IndependentNov 10, 2024
Skimp6Evening StandardMay 10, 2024
Pinch pennies6Eugene ShefferSep 14, 2020
About SCRIMP in crosswords
SCRIMP is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 20 times in our database across 13 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Be frugal” in the Evening Standard crossword on September 19, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
EPILOGNovel wrap-up
PAGODAMulti-story temple
HOTPOTPho tot spilt is a kind of stew (3,3)
OCELOTWild cat native to the Americas (6)
MULISHStubborn
PANERAChain with bread bowls
REAPEDBecame the beneficiary of
AWRATS"Gosh darn it!"
NILGAIThe large Indian antelope Boselaphus tragocamelus
SALAAMA Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead
BROWSELinger in the library
ORRERYA mechanical model of the solar system
POODLENational dog of France
STATEDSaid
Every appearance of SCRIMP (20)
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Sep 19, 2026
Be frugal · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Sep 9, 2026
Be economical · The Independent · 16 Down
Aug 21, 2026
Pinch · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Jun 27, 2026
Second cold ringleader with mischievous child will economise · Daily Express · 5 Across
Jun 18, 2026
Be economical · The Independent · 12 Across
Jun 8, 2026
Be sparing (6) · The Sun · 15 Across
Jun 8, 2026
Regularly secure naughty child for stint (6) · The Sun · 15 Across
Feb 3, 2026
Save seafood that's cold, not hot · The Independent · 1 Down
Jun 9, 2025
Cut back Southern press · The Independent · 20 Down
May 9, 2025
Eschew extravagance · Newsday · Across
Dec 11, 2024
Save shellfish when temperature is lowered · The Independent · 1 Across
Nov 10, 2024
Live cheaply, putting millions into unfinished screenplay · The Independent · 1 Across
May 10, 2024
Skimp · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Feb 16, 2024
Be economical · The Independent · 1 Down
Jan 11, 2023
Pinch · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 8, 2022
Pinch · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 9, 2021
Be frugal · Evening Standard · 4 Across
Apr 28, 2021
Pinch · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 14, 2020
Pinch pennies · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Apr 6, 2018
Skimp · Evening Standard · 2 Down