Be niggardly with work allocation (5)

I believe the answer is:

stint

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'work allocation' is the definition.
'stint' can be an answer for 'work' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'allocation' bit.

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(Other definitions for stint that I've seen before include "Spot of work" , "Allotted period (of work)" , "Fixed amount - allowance" , "Supply inadequately - fixed period of work" , "one's allotted task" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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