Answer: stinted

AnswerCrossword Clue
STINTEDBecame miserly
stintedto limit unduly
stintedto be frugal
stintedSTINT, to limit (to restrict (to keep within boundaries))
stintedperiod of time spent on a task
stintedlimitation
STINTEDAdhered to a strict budget
STINTEDWasn't liberal
STINTEDCut corners
STINTEDPinched pennies
STINTEDLimited
STINTEDScrimped
STINTEDKept on short allowance.
STINTEDLimited.
STINTEDRestricted.
STINTEDGave sparingly.
STINTEDWas frugal.
STINTEDScanty.
STINTEDActed like a cheapskate
STINTEDWas frugal
STINTEDWas tightfisted