Crossword answer
SCRIMP
6 letters · Used for 13 different clues · 18 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 21, 2026
Letter pattern
SCRIMP
Clues that lead to SCRIMP
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Pinch6Evening StandardAug 21, 2026
Second cold ringleader with mischievous child will economise6Daily ExpressJun 27, 2026
Be economical6The IndependentJun 18, 2026
Regularly secure naughty child for stint (6)6The SunJun 8, 2026
Be sparing (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
Be frugal6Evening StandardSep 9, 2021
Pinch pennies6Eugene ShefferSep 14, 2020
About SCRIMP in crosswords
SCRIMP is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 18 times in our database across 13 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Pinch” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 21, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
FLIGHTPlane journey
MATRONHousemother
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
OXYGENElement in water
HERALDProclaim (6)
STEERSTakes the helm
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
GETMADSteam
ARARATTurkish peak
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
Every appearance of SCRIMP (18)
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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