Intend to be miserly (4)
This clue is a double definition.
'intend' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'miserly' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
'to be' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Represent - average" , "purpose" , "Signify; stingy" , "of little value" , "Bad-tempered" .)
'miserly' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lean that I've seen before include "Slight - incline" , "Current update (colloq.)" , "Wiry" , "Insufficient - incline" , "English film director" .)