Crossword Genius

Intend to be miserly (4)

Ross

I think it could be either:

mean

lean

I believe this is a double definition.

'intend' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'miserly' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'to be' is the link.

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Represent - average" , "purpose" , "Signify; stingy" , "of little value" , "Bad-tempered" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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