90 entries under mean topic. ×

47
frugal(adjective, characteristic, close, quality)
25
prudent(adjective, action, close, thought)
19
sparing(adjective, close, slight, thin)
17
thrifty(adjective, close, reasonable, sensible)
15
parsimonious(adjective, close, spare, careful)
13
spare(adjective, close, thin, careful)
12
stingy(adjective, close, slight, thin)
10
niggardly(adjective, close, careful, cheap)
10
provident(adjective, close, reasonable, sensible)
10
saving(adjective, close, tough, energetic)
9
penurious(adjective, close, spare, careful)
9
miserly(adjective, close, spare, careful)
8
chary(adjective, close, spare, save)
8
modest(adjective, simple, reasonable, slight)
8
penny-pinching(adjective, close, spare, careful)
7
canny(adjective, close, sensible, save)
7
careful(adjective, reasonable, sensible, shy)
7
tight(adjective, close, careful, wise)
6
close(adjective, spare, near, careful)
6
cost-effective(adjective, close, reasonable, careful)
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