Saver, to a fault (5)

I believe the answer is:

miser

(Other definitions for miser that I've seen before include "Mean-minded type" , "Mean person" , "One doesn't like to give" , "Cheeseparing person" , "Stingy hoarder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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