Answer: scants

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCANTSDoesn't give enough
SCANTSTreats illiberally.
SCANTSTreats grudgingly.
SCANTSLimits in number.
SCANTSLimits in amount.
SCANTSLimits in size.
SCANTSShort-changes
SCANTSTreats inadequately
SCANTSSlights
scantsDeal with inadequately; neglect
scantsSCANT, to provide with a meagre portion
scantsProvide grudgingly or in insufficient amounts