Answer: SCRIMPED

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCRIMPEDPinched pennies
SCRIMPEDWas sparing
SCRIMPEDWas frugal
SCRIMPEDTried to make ends meet.
SCRIMPEDPartner of saved
SCRIMPEDCut corners
SCRIMPEDEconomized
scrimpedto be frugal (with)
scrimpedSCRIMP, to stint (to limit (to restrict (to keep within boundaries)))