Spend money frugally (6)

I believe the answer is:

scrimp

(Other definitions for scrimp that I've seen before include "Be thrifty and parsimonious" , "Beer maker" , "Keep short" , "Be prudent" , "Practice economy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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