Economic mean ultimately built to incorporate shift (3-6)
I believe the answer is:
low-budget
'economic' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I cannot judge whether it can be defined by this definition.
'mean ultimately built to incorporate shift' is the wordplay.
'mean' becomes 'low' (both can mean nasty or dishonourable).
'ultimately' suggests the final letters.
'to incorporate' indicates putting letters inside.
'shift' becomes 'budge' (synonyms).
The final letter of 'built' is 't'.
'low'+'t'='lowt'
'lowt' enclosing 'budge' is 'LOW-BUDGET'.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution?
Install my app