Cuts corners (6)
I believe the answer is:
skimps
'cuts corners' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for skimps that I've seen before include "Uses less in order to economise" , "Uses less than is needed, cuts down on usage (6)" , "Cuts corners" , "Stints, scrimps" , "is cutting corners" .)