4
conserving(careful, prudent, frugal, sparing, thrifty)
4
cost effective
4
economizing
4
meager(adjective, close, mean, reasonable, thin)
4
penny-wise(adjective, close, mean, careful, prudent)
4
practical(adjective, close, mean, sensible, spare)
4
stinting
4
unwasteful(adjective, close, mean, careful, wise)
3
money-saving(adjective, close, mean, careful, conservative)
3
bargain(adjective, reasonable, modest, cheap, inexpensive)
3
cheeseparing
3
close-fisted(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow)
3
forehanded
3
nominal(adjective, reasonable, down, cheap, little)
3
prudential(adjective, close, mean, careful, conservative)
3
steal(adjective, reasonable, informal, modest, cheap)
3
time-saving(adjective, close, mean, careful, conservative)
2
methodical(adjective, close, mean, careful, conservative)
2
Scotch
2
abstemious(careful, sober, subdued, prudent, strict)
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