70 entries under economical topic. ×

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scrimping(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
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close-fisted(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow)
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spare(adjective, close, mean, careful, practical)
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Scotch(adjective, save, careful)
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cheeseparing(adjective, stingy)
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conserving(adjective, careful, prudent, frugal, sparing)
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cost-effective(adjective, close, mean, reasonable, profit)
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efficient(adjective, close, mean, frugal)
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inexpensive(adjective, reasonable, cheap, reduced)
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preserving(adjective, careful, prudent, frugal, sparing)
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penny-wise(close, mean, prudent, frugal, sparing)
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austere(adjective, stingy)
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chintzy(adjective, mean, cheap, tight, greedy)
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money-saving(adjective, close, mean, frugal)
4
skimping(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
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wary(adjective, sensible, careful, wise, cautious)
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moderate
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prudential(close, mean, frugal, parsimonious)
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avaricious(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
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curmudgeonly(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
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